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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,...
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...
Patients arrive every day in Ohio hospitals with symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident. A stroke is a serious condition that requires immediate attention. Delays in diagnosis or action can lead to lifelong disabilities and death. What is a CVA? A cerebrovascular...
Misdiagnosis is a serious medical error that can have devastating consequences for patients in Ohio. Unfortunately, it's not always clear when a misdiagnosis has occurred, that's why it's important to know what to look for. You got diagnosed with a condition that...
With today’s modern medical care, many illnesses are barely a concern. Strep throat, for instance, can be treated simply with antibiotics and the afflicted person will feel better in a matter of days. However, did you know that an illness that feels as simple as strep...
Many things can factor into a decision to go to the doctor. Back-to-school checkups or physicals may be routine, or perhaps an injury or illness is leading you to urgent care or the emergency room. Regardless of the reason why you’re going, no one wants to spend more...
When an Ohio health care provider has been proven noncompliant with sepsis measures, it may provide a way of proving negligent care in cases of medical malpractice. How do these claims work? Missed sepsis malpractice claims involve voracious experts searching...
Ohio Medicare patients and their families have experienced "never events" that resulted in medical malpractice claims. These unexpected incidents occur while patients are in hospitals or under the care of a healthcare provider in some capacity. Medical malpractice...
Although telemedicine comes with many benefits, it also has risks that you must be aware of. You should maintain a health journal, just as you would if you were seeing a doctor in person. Keeping a journal helps you detect medical malpractice. It also gives you a more...
Ohio patients expect their doctors to give them only the best quality care. Medical malpractice is a problem that can still happen. However, what happens if that situation leads to death? How often do medical errors result in death? Medical malpractice commonly...
