Expectant women typically do what they can to have a healthy pregnancy and rely on their physicians to help them carry their baby to term. Unfortunate conditions like preeclampsia may develop regardless of any precautions taken, putting both the mother and baby at...
Overlapping surgery or double-booked surgery has been a controversial practice that some U.S. hospitals have subscribed to for years. Teaching hospitals have been the most common to allow it. But it often brings into question matters related to ethics and safety,...
While U.S. hospitals continue to focus on the health of their patients, they sometimes overlook their nutritional needs. This may or may not come as a surprise, but malnutrition is a widespread problem among hospital patients, making them a higher mortality risk. So...
A medical malpractice lawsuit is often about a victim and their family getting adequate compensation for the pain, suffering, disability, lost wages and other damages they experienced. But while financial restitution is very important, it is not the only thing many...
Individuals rely on medical professionals to quickly arrive at a correct diagnosis so a potentially life-saving course of treatment can begin. Unfortunately, a missed diagnosis, a delayed diagnosis or an incorrect diagnosis can lead to worsening conditions or fatal...
In the medical industry, it's called "drug diversion," which sounds pretty innocent. But it means stealing and abusing medication, usually powerful painkillers, meant for patients. Unfortunately, healthcare professionals are not immune to the risk of drug addiction....
Medical professionals have their work cut out for them when it comes to detecting and diagnosing disease. Even with the help of modern medical technology, it’s sometimes next to impossible to recognize the signs of certain conditions. However, when patients tell...
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other medical professional fall short in with accepted standards of medical care. As a victim of medical negligent care, having an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to represent you is essential. At DeLuca &...