When you go to the emergency room, you believe you will receive the right diagnosis and treatment for your symptoms. Ohio residents, however, should be aware that nearly 1 out of 18 people going to an emergency room for care will receive the wrong diagnosis. U.S....
Medical Malpractice
Signs you may have a medical malpractice claim
Medical malpractice claims are a serious matter in Ohio and can have long-lasting effects on the patient and the healthcare provider. If you believe you have been a victim of medical malpractice, it is essential to understand the types of malpractice recognized by...
The real impact of racism on medical malpractice
There have likely been times when it didn't seem like your doctors or nurses in Ohio were listening to you. You might have felt like they didn't really hear your complaints or concerns. According to new data, it's clear that this problem is far worse for Black people....
Diagnostic errors in the emergency rooms in Ohio: What to do
Emergency rooms are a critical part of the healthcare system in Ohio. They offer a vital service to people who are in need of urgent care. However, emergency rooms can also be dangerous, and they are often the site of misdiagnosis. In fact, a recent government...
Emergency rooms miss many serious conditions
Emergency room personnel at Ohio hospitals expect to see people in significant medical distress. Their patients depend on them during stressful or even frightening events. Despite emergency workers' experience treating people with life-threatening conditions, a report...
The military only approves 2% of malpractice claims
For service members in Ohio filing claims against military physicians and hospitals, the success rate for getting approved by the military has been negligible. The most recent report is that a mere 2% of the medical malpractice claims filed by service members are...
Hormone replacement therapy is dangerous
Many men respond to radio or internet advertisements extolling the virtues of Hormone Replacement Therapy (“HRT”), which is a fancy phrase for Testosterone and human growth hormone (“HGH”) use. Unfortunately the clinics who market and sell these drugs are doing this...
What is medical gaslighting, and how can you deal with it?
Ohio patients expect answers from their doctors, but sometimes, they might get an unexpected response. Medical gaslighting can occur instead. If it happens to you, it’s crucial to know what to do next. Medical gaslighting explained Medical gaslighting affects mostly...
Do you know the difference between an MD and DO when it comes to physicians?
Many people are unaware of the difference between a doctor who has an “M.D.” degree vs a “D.O.” Just because they have the phrase “Dr.” in front of their name, does not mean they have obtained the best education and training before performing surgery on you. In fact,...
Important facts about nursing malpractice in Ohio
Nurses are tasked with providing quality medical care to patients. Unfortunately, there are times when nurses make mistakes that can lead to medical malpractice. If you're a victim of nursing malpractice, you'll need to understand what you need to do, including how to...