When you fall ill or sustain a serious injury, it is important that you seek treatment as soon as possible. When you visit the doctor’s office, you trust that they have the right skills and adequate resources to properly diagnose and treat your condition(s) so that...
Medical Malpractice
Does your doctor keep interrupting you?
It can be very frustrating to go to the doctor and feel like they’re not even listening to you when you’re in the office. Maybe they just keep interrupting you and interjecting their own thoughts. Perhaps you feel like they are already thinking about the next...
What makes a poor outcome into malpractice?
Poor outcomes are not always malpractice in a medical setting. Everyone who goes to the hospital needs to know that they may not get the optimal outcome or the outcome that they want. There are serious risks with major surgery, for instance, and not all diseases can...
The importance of being your own healthcare advocate
We often visit the doctor with a healthcare complaint only to have our concerns brushed off. They ask some questions, give us a physical examination, write a prescription, and send us on our way. You leave the office feeling dissatisfied, but they have the education...
Overworked doctors may make mistakes
If it ever feels like every industry has a worker shortage, remember that the medical industry is no different. There is certainly a demand for medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses. There's also demand for the support staff. What this means is that all of...
What are the odds of misdiagnosis for a major health condition?
Severe health conditions threaten the lives of many Washington residents. Those battling illness and disease rely on accurate diagnostic methods. A proper diagnosis can prolong life, improve comfort and provide much-needed hope for recovery. According to the Society...
Beware “the killing season” at your local hospital
July is just days away, and that will bring an annual right of passage to your local hospitals: The new crop of interns and recently-graduated nurses will arrive. Everybody has to start somewhere, and there’s no substitution for practical experience – even for medical...
2 reasons to hold a hospital accountable for a loved one’s death
When you take your loved one to the hospital, you hope they will receive the treatment they need so they can get back on their feet and carry on with life. And while most patients fully recover, the unfortunate truth is some succumb to their illnesses or injuries....
Your doctor might not be a good fit
There are few things more worrying than facing health issues. If this is the type of situation you are in, then you need a medical team that you can trust. You should leave your doctor’s office feeling more at ease, rather than more anxious. While doctors put in many...
Sexism by male doctors can lead to poor surgical outcomes
A recent report shows that sexism can make surgery more dangerous for women. Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and women are generally at greater risk for certain mistakes than men. Doctors who make mistakes in diagnosis,...
