Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Drug and medication errors account for a large amount of these tragic deaths. Unfortunately, many pharmacists are overworked and also face many distractions throughout their work day. This high pressure job can lead to human errors caused by fatigue and lack of concentration. Here are examples of … [Read more...]
Widow Files Lawsuit Against Georgia Hospital Claiming Bedsores Contributed to Husband’s Death
Olive Mays, a Georgia widow, has sued an Atlanta-area hospital under the premise that their negligence caused her husband to endure fourth degree bedsores that ultimately helped contribute to his death. Mrs. Mays is represented by the law firm of Jonathan W. Johnson, a personal injury attorney in Atlanta who specializes in medical malpractice cases. On December 26, 2013, … [Read more...]
Do Physicians Blame Others in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
In a day and age of pointing fingers and playing the blame game, it even happens in the medical industry. When it comes to medical malpractice, some doctors will point fingers at everyone but themselves. They may blame nurses, nurse practitioners, technicians, and even the patient. Sometimes a doctor gives a direct order to a nurse on how to proceed with a patient. The … [Read more...]
Recognizing 6 Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
When you place the care of your elderly loved one in the hands of a nursing home, you’re entrusting that nursing home and the health care providers who work there to provide the best care possible. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a reality for far too many residents. Luckily, there are certain signs that family members can look for to determine if a loved one is being … [Read more...]
Florida Supreme Court Rules Medical Malpractice Damage Cap Unconstitutional
In the early 2000’s, Florida instituted damage caps for medical malpractice lawsuits in order to cure a “malpractice crisis.” Lawmakers believed that high damage collections were directly responsible for an upsurge in insurance premiums. Earlier this year, however, Florida’s Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that such damage caps violated the state constitution’s Equal Protection … [Read more...]
Understanding FDA Medical Device & Drug Recall Classifications
Medical device or drug recalls can be confusing. They often use terms that most of the public is unfamiliar with. This makes it hard to know how serious the medical device or drug recall is. Here’s a quick overview: FDA Recall Classifications When a product is recalled, the FDA examines the risk and categorizes the recall into a Class I, II, or III recall. Here is … [Read more...]
