The medication that you receive while in the hospital may be the cornerstone of the treatment that you undergo or may serve to keep you comfortable enough to continue receiving necessary medical care. In both cases, proper administration of your medication will be...
Medical Malpractice
What every patient should know about medical misdiagnosis
When you are ill and need medical help, you expect your physician to figure out what is wrong with you. You hope your visit will result in getting the medication or treatment you need and you will be feeling better soon. But unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen....
What if my doctor makes a surgical error?
If you have an upcoming surgery scheduled, you probably have been a bit fearful about it. You know every surgery comes with risks. Even routine procedures sometimes come with complications. But what if something worse happens? What if your doctor makes a critical...
Surgical errors are frightfully common among patients
The average American undergoes around nine surgical procedures in their lifetime, varying from the most basic surgeries to the most complex medical procedures. And each time they go under the knife, they are at risk for major consequences. According to a study from...
The severe consequences behind misdiagnosing diabetes
Many medical researchers notice a dangerous pattern among patients where more than one-third of adults over 30 are incorrectly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes while they actually display symptoms of type 1 diabetes. A study released in April 2019 revealed that older...
Common signals that your medication is wrong
Most Pennsylvanian residents know the importance of proper medical care, especially in today's current climate. However, mistakes happen, and it has detrimental effects on patients. It is particularly stressful when it comes to medication errors. One wrong dose or...
Signs of misdiagnosis for patients
Most patients rely on their doctors when it comes to diagnosis and treatments, as they should. Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals train for years to be experts in their field, and they often rely on minimal information to come to an official plan....
Are remote appointments replacing physical exams?
Before 2020 created new problems across the world, most people would regularly visit their doctors each year for a physical examination. It was always straightforward and routine for a majority of patients. However, 2020 is changing the routine. Many patients now rely...
Differences between an at-home and at-hospital birth
Most mothers-to-be consider every option for their births. They want to ensure that they don't assume anything and chose the right environment for them and their children. However, there are significant differences between home births and births in hospitals. Births...
How common is misdiagnosis?
Most patients rely on doctors or medical professionals to know what is wrong with them and how to treat it. That’s why patients visit the hospital and try to avoid self-diagnosis. However, there is still a small risk that you receive a diagnosis for your ailment. But...
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