Sometimes a post-operative infection involves medical malpractice
In most cases, timing of diagnosis and treatment is the key
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Medical malpractice
Surveillance video evidence in medical malpractice cases
Plaintiffs have to act fast before videos are deleted or recorded over
One state's investigation finds CVS errors in 20% of prescriptions
Pharmacist counseling is a safety net available to patients
The potential role of race in stroke care for Black patients
African Americas have a higher risk of stroke, but are given tPA medical therapy less often
Medication mix-up causes death of shoulder surgery patient
Unlabeled syringes and medications endanger patient safety
Jury awards $18 million verdict against nurse practitioner in breast cancer misdiagnosis case
Woman in her 20s complained of lump, but nurse practitioner didn't order diagnostic imaging
Questions to ask on whether ambulatory surgery center is appropriate for a patient
Anesthesia evaluation has a major role in patient safety
New study highlights the risks of hospital care
Many adverse events happen and many of those are avoidable
Chest, pain angina, heart attack diagnosis and medical malpractice
Prompt diagnosis, testing, monitoring, and intervention are important
Understanding how damages caps work in Texas medical malpractice cases
Some caps apply to all damages, others don't