Category: Medical Malpractice
Most people consider certain surgical procedures to be risk-free just because of the sheer numbers that are performed every day. Cataract surgery falls into that category, considering that nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older are affected by cataracts, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. With about 3 million cataract surgeries performed every…Read More
As medical practices continue to get busier, patients must take an increasingly active role in their care and the decision-making process. While some decisions are relatively straightforward, doctors must notify their patients of any known risks to allow them to make the most knowledgeable choice possible. This is known as “informed consent.” North Carolina medical…Read More
Nurse fatigue can wreak havoc on patient safety in North Carolina and a new survey found that many nurses suffer from fatigue and have an increased risk of making a medical mistake. The survey found that two-thirds of nurses in U.S. hospitals reported that they almost made a fatigue-related error and one-fourth of nurses said…Read More
Patients can be significantly harmed if their doctor misses or delays diagnosis. Reports have shown that many patient deaths have been caused by missed or delayed diagnoses in the U.S. What can be done to prevent these fatal errors from happening? A new study found that electronic alerts can help prevent missed or delayed diagnoses,…Read More
Why do surgical teams so often leave sponges and other objects behind after an operation? There is no doubt that it happens a lot. According to a recent study, items such as sponges have left behind in patients an average of 39 times per week nationally. That adds up to about 2000 times a year….Read More