Category:
patient safety
Exploring the disparity in medical care transparency and its impact on patient safety amidst concealed physician incompetence and secretive hospital investigations.
A 2017 study found that medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death, accounting for some 250,000 avoidable deaths each year.
From a medical malpractice perspective, how can patients ensure they are receiving safe and effective anesthesia care outside of a hospital setting?
Recent study calls into question value of medical clearance
Sickle cell patients are sometimes misdiagnosed, accused of seeking pain meds
Medical malpractice claims against nurse practitioners are on the rise
Minimizing medical negligence risk is a key to patient safety
Critical lab values may reveal a life-threatening condition
SIADH and hyponatremia are known post-surgical complications, but are often mismanaged
What you should know about maternal mortality