Training could reduce risk of medication errors
When Ohio residents visit a hospital or doctor, they are relying on a professional’s judgment. While prescription medication can be an important part of restoring health and treating illness, medication errors can also be a common cause of patient injuries. Because prescription medicines can have serious side effects or interactions with other medicine, it is…
Read MoreFDA warns of a battery-depletion problem in some pacemakers
Early May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning about a battery-depletion problem in some Medtronic pacemakers. Although no recall was issued, the FDA warns patients who use certain models of Medtronic pacemakers to be watchful for signs of a low battery. How are some pacemakers malfunctioning? The batteries in some Medtronic…
Read MoreSurvey: Lewy body dementia often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s
Lewy body dementia can be confused with the dementia that results from Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, a recent survey from the Lewy Body Dementia Association found that 80% of participants with LBD were misdiagnosed as having Alzheimer’s. These patients had to see an average of three doctors before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Ohio residents may…
Read MoreSlideShare on birth injuries is a new resource for Ohio families
Each baby develops at his or her own pace, but some motor delays may indicate a more serious condition. If your baby or toddler is failing to meet developmental milestones, discuss your concerns with a pediatrician. Because babies and young toddlers cannot tell us what is wrong, it may take a referral to a pediatric…
Read MoreAnxiety often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia, according to study
Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating mental illness, but a study published recently in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice suggests that many of the patients in Ohio and around the country who are told that they suffer from it are misdiagnosed. After studying the case histories of 58 patients who were told by their general…
Read MoreLawsuits accuse Ohio doctor of fatally overdosing ICU patients
Lawyers representing the families of people who died after a doctor allegedly prescribed excessive amounts of painkillers plan to focus on wrongful death claims. Over two dozen lawsuits have emerged since Mount Carmel Health System informed survivors that errors or malfeasance might have caused their family members’ deaths. The accusations surround the deaths of 35…
Read MorePossible nursing shortages raise patient safety concerns
Demand for nurses is going up in Ohio and other parts of the country. At the same time, there is a lot of turnover in this field, with a fair number of licensed nurses opting not to work in nursing. This raises the possibility of significant nursing shortages. There are many problems that can come…
Read MoreDid the birth process cause your child’s injury?
The hours from onset of labor to delivery of your baby are critical. A birth plan along with birthing classes are ways to prepare, but it can be hard to know exactly what is happening. For instance, Pitocin, a medication used to stimulate and augment labor, can cause too much cord or head compression. Are…
Read MoreElectrical Shock Injuries and Their Aftermath
Electrical shock injuries can happen anywhere – at home or in the workplace. And, electrical injuries can cause significant physical trauma or even death. Serious injuries like these can be both physically and financially difficult to recover from. Your injuries may be exacerbated further by the stress of trying to pay your medical bills, or…
Read MoreMount Carmel’s Very Own “Angel of Death” William Huesel May Have Tried to Murder 27 People
An intensive care doctor at Mount Carmel Health System may have purposely overdosed multiple patients with a deadly amount of fentanyl. If your loved one died or sustained an injury while being treated by William Huesel, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. Contact Crandall & Pera Law today to find out how…
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