Would you visit a doctor who didn't have a cell phone? What about a doctor who didn't keep electronic medical records? Would you trust your health in the hands of someone who doesn't know how to use a computer? Many people would happily see this type of doctor,...
Detroit Medical Malpractice Law Blog
McKeen Team Garners $1.5 million Settlement
By Kenneth Lee McKeen & Associates attorneys Brian McKeen and Kenneth Lee recently obtained a settlement of $1.5 million for the wrongful death of a 62-year-old man as a result of the neglect of a team of otolaryngology (surgical and medical issues of the head and...
Ways you can reduce the risk of birth injury
Pregnancy is an exciting time but also an anxious time. You may be excited to welcome your new precious child to the world, but you also want to make sure your baby is healthy and safe. Many deliveries go very smoothly but sadly, there are cases of birth injury every...
FDA alert provides critical guidance on pediatric anesthesia
When a child's health is compromised, parents will typically go to any length to ensure the child gets the help and medical attention he or she needs. In some cases, surgery is the only or best way to do this. In these situations, it is typically up to the doctor to...
COVID-19 exposes flaws in nursing home rating system
A New York Times in-depth investigation has uncovered a significant disparity in the quality of care by thousands of U.S. nursing homes and the star rating system that grades them. In many cases, the Times found that nursing homes were ill-equipped for the coronavirus...
Dangers of Distracted Medicine
We hear a lot about the dangers of distracted driving and the danger of using a handheld device while operating heavy machinery such as an automobile. The advent of cell phones and other mobile devices has also increased a danger we hear little about: distracted...
COVID-related stress fuels rise in medical errors
A rise in medical malpractice lawsuits across the U.S. illustrates the stress America’s hospitals are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Software data company Justpoint, which monitors medical malpractice complaints, says increases in infection rates...
Records link anti-baldness drug with suicidal behavior
Newly released court documents show concerns over a link between suicidal behavior and the popular anti-baldness drug Propecia have been present for a decade. Despite those worries, the drug’s manufacturer, Merck & Co., and U.S. regulators decided against warning...
Lawsuit against UM, Yale can proceed over medical mix-up
An Ohio family’s lawsuit against University of Michigan Health System and Yale University is going forward more than two decades after genetic tests for two young sisters were mixed up. In 1999, Michael Lonsway and his wife, Susan, took their daughters, Cameryn, age 3...
Early Diagnosis and Good Surgical Stabilization a Must for SCFE
Something we at McKeen & Associates have witnessed is the inadequate care of SCFE (Slipped capital femoral epiphysis). SCFE is a very common hip disorder in adolescents. A growth plate (physis) is found between the femur head (epiphysis) and the neck of the femur,...