When someone is suffering from a serious illness, every day they spend with their loved ones is a blessing. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can make the difference between recovery and struggling to survive. In some cases involving serious illness, medical malpractice is obvious; a doctor’s action or inaction directly leads to an injury or illness,…

Going to the doctor should leave you feeling healthier—or at least give you a pathway back to health. However, preventable mistakes in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices cause harm to thousands of patients every year. For a medical malpractice claim to be successful, the state of Ohio requires clear proof that a medical provider failed…

Healthcare is confusing and overwhelming for many patients, and while patients have certain rights under Ohio and federal law, many people aren’t aware of those rights. From the true cost of a procedure and the risks of a surgery to the details of a medical error, medical transparency is an essential part of the doctor-patient…

Medicine today is more transparent than it has ever been. Patients are encouraged to ask questions of their care providers, view their health records on online portals, and get test results immediately sent to them without going through a doctor first. In many ways, this is great for patients. They can be active participants in…