Mistakes can sometimes be addressed and then never thought of again. These are usually the minor ones like not putting the milk back in the refrigerator or forgetting to stop by a store on the way home. Unfortunately, not all errors are small mistakes. When it comes...
Year: 2019
3 tips for handling medical malpractice
Medical malpractice can impact nearly anyone, from infants to adults. If you seek medical treatment at any time, then you could be a victim of malpractice. Malpractice includes making mistakes that harm a patient and intentional participation in misconduct involving a...
Recall of warfarin test strips has been expanded
Last November, Roche Diagnostics recalled over a million packages of test strips used with the CoaguCheck Test Meter, which measures the level of the blood thinner warfarin. The strips were determined to be faulty, which could result in inaccurate readings. Warfarin...
Joint Commission seeks input for perinatal safety hospital accreditation
The Joint Commission has introduced the possibility of crafting new standardized protocols and procures in hospitals designed to improve prenatal safety. For those unfamiliar with the Joint Commission, the organization was formed in 1951 with the singular goal of...
Hospital errors can destroy a patient’s life
Patients in a hospital are often so focused on the issues plaguing them that they might not be worried about anything else. Unfortunately, there is a chance that they will fall victim to hospital errors that can have serious impacts on the rest of their lives. Many...
Has my doctor been sued for malpractice before?
If you have a major surgery coming up, you might be nervous about the ways in which it could go wrong. You want to be sure your doctor knows their stuff—whether you are facing a risky procedure or not. No doctor is going to tell you that they are...
Could screen time be damaging your child’s brain development?
Staring at a smartphone or tablet is quickly becoming the default pastime for many of us. Social media has become an ever-present temptation that’s difficult to resist. We enjoy the constant stream of entertainment, and the ability to connect with friends and...
Can I sue for wrongful death over a prescription drug overdose?
In a world so focused on safety, wrongful death seems like a term that should be seen less and less. Precautions are taken with cars and electronics to make them as safe as possible. But some dangers aren't being addressed to the same degree.Medications are one such...
Two McKeen & Associates attorneys receive top legal honor
DETROIT - Martindale-Hubbell, the prestigious legal peer review service and ALM media, have named and Norman Rosen of McKeen & Associates as 2019 Top Rated Lawyers. The National Law Journal will run a special section highlighting the...
What should hospitals do to mitigate the risk of infections?
Patients who enter a health care facility, especially hospitals and long-term care facilities, are at risk of contracting an infection due to conditions they are exposed to. Unfortunately, these infections are likely to be very serious. Some are resistant to the...