When you experience physical symptoms, you visit a doctor to perform diagnostic testing. These tests often involve imaging equipment, blood draws, and physical exams, which help medical staff understand the possible causes of symptoms to develop a suitable treatment....
Any woman who has reached 40 weeks of pregnancy will know how miserable it can be. It is not a pleasant time physically due to the changes in your body. The idea of going past 40 weeks without delivering your baby can be frustrating. The Mayo Clinic explains that it...
In all areas of medicine, misdiagnosis can happen. It becomes medical malpractice when a doctor acts negligently or breaches his or her duty and causes serious harm. According to Medical News Today, more than 40,000 deaths may occur due to misdiagnosis. When studying...
When it comes to medical mistakes, there are few as nightmarish as a mistake during surgery. Like most patients, you expect a high standard of care when you enter the surgeon’s office. While you might be afraid of complications, you may not necessarily expect the...
The doctor-patient relationship is one of the more important ones in society. After all, when an individual is not feeling well, a physician uses his or her talents to develop a treatment plan. While medical malpractice occurs for a variety of reasons, a doctor...
Most people in North Andover likely understand that their healthcare does not come with a satisfaction guarantee. They know that their doctors can make mistakes (just like everyone). However, most still seek treatment expecting that clinicians will be right about...
It likely will shock you to learn that medical errors rank as the third leading cause of U.S. deaths. Given this frightening statistic, you need to know as much as possible about medical errors so you can take a proactive approach to your own health. ...
When it comes to medical malpractice, it is difficult to put a monetary value on the pain and suffering someone faces as the result of a medical practitioner's negligence. Pain and suffering is something that is not only intangible but it is different for every...
Expecting parents always wish the best for the birth of their baby and their expectations are that the baby will be born healthy and free of injuries. Unfortunately, some births have complications and the baby suffers some type of injury. Some of these are...
Your doctor is your partner in maintaining good health, so it's important that he or she is attentive to your needs. When doctors provide poor care patients are directly impacted, either by misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, or neglect of a serious medical issue....
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