Lawsuit alleges surgeon fired after testifying about medical mistakes at hospital
Some medical malpractice victims perceive a conspiracy of silence among healthcare providers
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Surgery
Surgical checklists reduce errors, save lives
South Carolina study links checklists to a 22% decrease in post-operative deaths
Home health wound care medical malpractice
Some defendants try to shift blame to patients and family members
Texas ophthalmologist fails to correct posterior capsule damage, vitreous leak during cataract surgery
Failing to remove leaked vitreous can cause cystoid macular edema
Res ipsa loquitur in Texas medical malpractice cases
Some medical mistakes are so clear that juries can understand them without expert testimony
Accrediting agency encourages patients to "Speak Up for Safe Surgery"
The Joint Commission seeks to involve patients in improving their own surgical safety
10-year study reveals most common causes of surgical medical malpractice
Surgery tops the list of all medical malpractice claims
Hyperparathyroid disease signs, symptoms, and medical malpractice
Experts describe it as a slow killer, but timely treatment can avoid a snowball effect on health
What you should know about injection injuries and compartment syndrome
Nursing advocacy saved a man's hand
What you should know about anesthesia care teams
Do you expect an anesthesiologist to be in the operating or procedure room while you're under general anesthesia?