Medical Malpractice Law Articles

On November 4, 2011 the Philadelphia Inquirer started promoting the advent of its new Hospital Data page on Philly.com. The web page collects data regarding local hospitals and catalogues the information in a simple and accessible way, allowing for consumers to choose the hospital which would best suit their needs.

On November 7, 2011, cardiologist Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter of pop superstar Michael Jackson, who died of cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009. The trial, which lasted six weeks, ended with the jury’s decision that Dr. Murray’s conduct was reckless enough to be viewed as criminally negligent under California’s penal laws.

It’s not unusual to experience an overcrowded emergency room. Many patients have suffered as a result of understaffed or ill-prepared emergency departments: long waits; delays in receiving care; insufficient check-ins with nursing staff or doctors; being left in the dark altogether about what is going on with your treatment.

Medical errors can stem from seemingly small problems. Here are five things you can do, as a health care consumer, to make sure your care is given in the safest and most effective way.

Anesthesia is a modern medical convenience, meant to alleviate pain and ease stress on the body during medical procedures. While it helps many, it also carries many risks. Major complications from anesthesia can be life-threatening, so it is important to know the risks of anesthetics and the best ways to avoid them.

The arm is one of the most commonly injured body parts in a negligence case. An arm injury can come as a consequence of an array of accidents, including a fall from a bicycle, a slip and fall, a sports-related accident, a car crash or motorcycle crash, truck accident, or even a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle in a crosswalk.

Last year, we reported on the imminent end of adultBasic, Pennsylvania’s health plan for low-income adults, and in February of this year the program was indeed terminated.

According to studies conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the lifetime probability of an American developing cancer is 44 percent for males and 38 percent for females. A 2010 study by the ACS also found that, in a single year, there were 75,260 cases of cancer in the state of Pennsylvania alone. Statistics like …

Here are some common emergency room mistakes to look out for when you’re admitted into care. Being aware of what’s going on around you is increasingly important, so be sure to note the details of your care, or have someone with you who can help you.

It doesn’t hurt to sweat the small stuff during a hospital emergency room visit. Here are some helpful tips to ensure your care is being administered in the best way.