Interestingly, studies have found that doctors are more likely to miss heart attacks when women are having them, as opposed to when men are experiencing them. In fact, some have gone so far as to say that there are “fundamental flaws” in the way that doctors look at...
Medical Malpractice
What are the 4D’s of medical malpractice?
When you enter a hospital for treatment, you are likely aware that it’s impossible to guarantee that things will turn out exactly how you want. Yet, that does not mean you have to accept every instance of things failing to meet your hopes and expectations. For...
What is a uterine rupture?
A uterine rupture is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur during labor and delivery. This condition involves the tearing of the uterine wall, which can pose significant risks to both the mother and the baby. Understanding how uterine ruptures...
Could an interrupting doctor cause malpractice?
Just because you don’t get along with your doctor doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s malpractice. Maybe they interrupt you and you struggle to have important conversations. It may just be time for you to find another doctor. But it is also very possible that a doctor...
Why is the drug immunity repeal important for Michigan?
A large topic of debate has arisen about drugmaker immunity laws in Michigan and how they hurt more people than they benefit. Michigan’s unique law serves to protect drugmakers from product-liability lawsuits. These laws are set to be repealed in a bill passed by the...
How do a misdiagnosis and a missed diagnosis differ?
People frequently have faith that doctors would act ethically so that patients can recover from their ailments. When a patient visits their doctor, they anticipate that every effort will be taken to identify the issue and provide remedies. A patient may be...
How racism contributes to poor labor and delivery outcomes
People generally associate racism with a lack of education and may believe that those who know more about the world are less likely to judge others based solely on their appearance. Therefore, it would be totally reasonable to assume that medical professionals,...
Dangerous Doctor – Dr. Mustapha
Recently, the New York Times ran an article about Dr. Jihad Mustapha, an interventionist cardiologist who was performing unnecessary procedures that sometimes resulted in amputations and lifelong injuries. This is yet another example of a practice [nap_names...
3 causes of medical device injuries
Medical devices help patients achieve certain functions, from mobility to controlling the heartbeat. They are very critical - an error can result in significant consequences, such as heart attacks, organ function loss, organ loss, permanent disabilities and death. The...
Was your doctor distracted?
Having a doctor who is tuned in to the needs of their patient is vital. This is especially the case if you are in a condition that is potentially life-threatening. In medicine, the margin for error can be very fine, and it may literally be a matter of life and death. ...