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Medical malpractice remains a significant concern in the U.S., with medical errors causing 251,000 fatalities annually. This accounts for 9.5% of all deaths each year, ranking as the third leading cause of death in the U.S., following heart disease and cancer. Medical...
Agreeing to undergo a surgical procedure requires a large amount of trust. The patient has to trust that the surgery is the best course of treatment. They also have to trust that the professional performing the operation can do so safely and competently. People tend...
The Indiana Medical Licensing Board voted unanimously on Thursday to suspend an Indianapolis surgeon’s medical license for 90 days. A suspension petition submitted to the board questioned the doctor’s fitness to practice. The petition claimed the doctor was a “clear...
Seven medical malpractice complaints have been filed against a prominent Indiana cardiologist, according to a recent media report. The complaints were filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance. The complaints allege the doctor misdiagnosed heart conditions and...
Plastic surgery procedures come with many benefits. They help patients achieve their desired look, gain confidence, and feel healthier. However, every patient will suffer side effects. Why Are Side Effects Common? One reason is that the procedure itself can sometimes...
In recent years, people in the United States spent close to $7 billion on cosmetic surgeries. As time passes, procedures to change aesthetics or appearance on a person’s body are becoming more and more common. While these surgeries are elective in nature, that does...
In search of a Cosmetic Surgeon? The holidays are an excellent time because the abundance of time off during the holiday season allows for extra recovery time without having to take off work. Before you decide on getting a cosmetic procedure, you have to understand...
Undergoing plastic surgery does involve risks, just like any other surgery or procedure. The factors depend on the type of procedure and how your body responds. While complications are rare, there is always a possibility. How to Ensure Immediate Relief and Treatment...
Generally speaking, a c-sections is a very safe and routine procedure. However, like any surgery, it does carry some risks with it. The severity of these risks largely depends on whether or not the surgery was planned or happened because of an emergency in the...
Consent and refusal are constitutional rights that courts have recognized for over a century. A woman's right to decide what happens with her body, including to forgo an advised medical procedure, does not stop just because she is with a child. In many circumstances,...