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...
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Indiana Medical Licensing Board suspends surgeon for 90 days
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...
Indiana cardiologist subjected patients to unnecessary heart procedures, report alleges
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...
5 Common Errors Made During Cesarean Section Surgery
When an OB/GYN realizes that a C-section will be necessary for a mother to go through, the doctor has a duty to perform the procedure with due diligence and lack of negligence. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Severe complications from C-sections do not...
How Can a Doctor’s Negligence Lead to a Birth Injury?
Experiencing a birth injury can be very traumatic for the whole family. As a mother, you go through so much during the nine months of pregnancy, that a birth injury can be seriously devastating. Even though most medical professionals are diligent and provide adequate...
What is an Anesthesia Error?
When you need surgery, it’s likely that you’ll have to be sedated for the procedure. Usually, an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist will be in charge of your sedation and will use anesthesia to do so. When this process is not executed properly, the result can be...
How Malpractice Law Impacts the Practice of Medicine
There are many lively discussions out there about how malpractice law affects the practice of medicine. However, not everything you’ll find on the subject is completely accurate. Keep reading to learn how a prominent myth is debunked regarding malpractice law’s impact...
The Dangers of Misread X-Rays & CT Scans
Can A CT Scan Be Misread? While the United States is home to some of the best doctors in the world, no one is immune to making mistakes. Reading x-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans may be one of the more common duties of a physician, but that doesn’t mean no...
Medical Malpractice: An Overview
If you believe you may have a medical malpractice lawsuit in Indiana, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various state laws that could impact your case. Read on to learn more about medical malpractice laws and rules in Indiana. Medical Malpractice...
Most Common Umbilical Cord Injuries
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord helps your baby get what they need. Everything that you take in goes to your baby, and their waste is carried away through the same cord. In most cases, the umbilical cord supports your baby with no problems. Unfortunately, if...