Surgical complications are a concern after even the simplest procedure. There are a variety of challenging complications that can arise during or after surgery. Patients may experience unusual cardiac rhythms or issues with their blood pressure. They are at risk of...
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The difference between surgical complications and actual errors
Surgical procedures are among the most invasive medical treatments available. Doctors often have to use general anesthesia to render a patient unconscious. Countless small issues can potentially arise during the procedure that can impact the patient's prognosis. ...
How often do serious surgical mistakes actually happen?
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...
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...
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...
It’s Your Doctor’s Job to Determine If You Need a C-Section
You may be one of many women in Indiana who describe the experience of having a baby as one of the most rewarding yet challenging events in life. If you recently learned you were pregnant, you have hopefully begun building a strong support network and will enjoy a...
Is Your Surgeon Hiding a Checkered Past…Or Present?
When you go in for surgery, you literally put your life in the hands of your surgeon. You understand that every procedure comes with certain risks, but you probably don't expect those risks to come from a surgeon who fails to adhere to ethical and medical standards....
Did You Leave Your Last Surgery with a Little Something Extra?
Unless you're the recipient of an organ transplant or a pacemaker, you likely left the operating room expecting to have something repaired or removed. You probably didn't anticipate leaving with something extra and unsuspected. Yet for thousands of patients every...
#SMH: Is Your Doctor Texting During Surgery?
Do you remember going out to dinner with someone and beginning an intense conversation? Perhaps you had something important to tell, or you finally felt comfortable enough to share something personal. However, just as you were feeling a connection, the other person...