What is Sepsis and What Does it Mean to Be Septic?
Sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by your body’s extreme response to an infection. So what is ‘septic,’ then? “Septic” simply means that you are experiencing sepsis. Your infection doesn’t have to be severe to trigger sepsis. Sepsis often triggers widespread inflammation and, in some cases, organ failure. If you develop sepsis, it is imperative…
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Doctor Orders Unnecessary Tests
Medical testing often plays a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of health conditions. Whether it’s a basic flu or strep test or a more intensive procedure like a biopsy or MRI, a medical test is often one of the first steps in a patient’s care plan and lays the…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean To Be a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice Case?
If you’re navigating a personal injury claim for the first time, you may find yourself inundated with new and confusing legal terminology. If you’ve been hurt as the result of another person’s negligence, your legal team may be referring to you as the “plaintiff” in your case. But what’s a plaintiff and what does that…
Read MoreExpress vs. Implied Consent: What’s the Difference?
Whether you’ve realized it or not, you’ve likely been required to give your consent to treatment any time you’ve sought medical attention. That’s because in the healthcare field, the idea of consent is fundamental to delivering comprehensive, responsible care. Patients often find themselves visiting healthcare facilities when they are already at their most vulnerable so…
Read MorePsychiatric Medical Malpractice in Ohio
We all need a little bit of help sometimes. That’s why there are nearly 200,000 therapists and over 80,000 psychologists in the United States. When patients seek help for their mental health, they place an extraordinary amount of trust in the professionals who care for them, but what happens when that trust is broken? Despite…
Read MoreThe Most Common Causes of Death in Hospitals and Healthcare Settings
How many people die in hospitals every year? More than 700,000 people die in hospitals or other healthcare settings such as clinics annually. Most people die of the same natural causes that brought them to the hospital in the first place. Nevertheless, a shocking number of patients die from preventable causes directly traceable to their…
Read MoreWhy Was My Baby Born with Bruises?
For many mothers, giving birth is a difficult and demanding experience. Unfortunately, even after it’s all over, the trauma might be just beginning. The moment you get your first look at the tiny new life that you brought into this world should be magical. You could be in for a shock, however, when you discover…
Read MoreCommon Medical Laboratory Errors to Look Out For
Since doctors rely on lab tests for most of their medical decisions, the reliability of lab test results is critical. Failure to supply accurate and timely lab tests can result in all kinds of serious medical errors, with devastating consequences. A 2023 study on the consequences of medical laboratory errors was published in BMJ Quality…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Pharmacy for Medication Errors?
The short answer is yes, you can sue a pharmacy for medication errors under the right circumstances. Pharmacists are medical professionals who take people’s lives into their hands when they fill a prescription. Sometimes, however, a medication error is the fault of a third party such as a doctor. Below is a description of the…
Read MoreCan You File a Medical Malpractice Claim for Negligent IV Infiltration?
IV infiltration occurs when fluid from an IV leaks into surrounding tissue instead of going into your vein. This can cause swelling, pain, and skin damage at the injection site. In extreme cases, it might even result in death. Since some people have veins that are difficult to locate or access, IV infiltration is a…
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