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...
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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...
Will you need to get your corrective eye surgery “touched up”?
Whether you have struggled with vision problems your whole life or you recently discovered you need glasses, the idea of a surgery that puts it all in the past may sound too good to be true. Of course, the first risk you think about is terrifying. You go in for...
Advocating for Support in the Emergency Room
Often, the emergency department is a busy place. Nurses must try to organize patients so that those who have the most life-threatening issues receive treatment first. Unfortunately, even when the emergency department is not busy, there may be staff who do not know how...
How long should in-hospital recovery last?
No one wants to be in the hospital longer than they need to, but staying in the hospital after an invasive medical procedure can be essential to making a full recovery. In the hours and days after your procedure, a small irritation can turn into a major medical issue,...
When doctors make the wrong assumptions
While the clichés about making assumptions tend to be accurate, the field of medicine is full of them. Doctors may assume your symptoms add up a certain way, or they may assume that the treatment that works on most patients will work for you, too....
When should I transfer to an emergency room from urgent care?
Emergency medicine is challenging for both the doctor and the patient. You may be confident that you do not need an ambulance, but then there is the question of whether you need one of the now-popular urgent care facilities or an emergency room at a local hospital....
How many chances do doctors get?
Sometimes you find out your doctor was negligent while you are still in the hospital and receiving care. Other times, it is weeks or months down the road before you find out something is wrong. Both situations can add to the time and money it takes to get better. What...
Is Getting Worse in the Waiting Room Medical Malpractice?
It did not seem like a big deal when you went into the emergency room. At least, you were hoping it was not as bad as you feared. After you told the triage nurse your symptoms, however, you started to feel worse. Much worse. Unfortunately, when you are faced with a...