Category: Medical Malpractice
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...
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...
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,...
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.”...
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...
Medical malpractice and stroke diagnosis
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...
Have you been misdiagnosed? Here’s what you need to know
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,...
Did you know: strep throat can lead to amputation or even death?
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...
A quick doctor’s visit isn’t always a good one: making your family’s doctor visits count
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...
Sepsis noncompliance may help to prove negligent care
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...
Medicare rules on “never events”
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...
What to stay aware of with telemedicine
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...