First and foremost, many non-essential medical facilities are currently closed as a result of Coronavirus due to social-distancing guidelines and in many states and counties, quarantine orders. Non-urgent surgeries have been postponed after new guidelines were issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) in an effort to preserve resources for the Coronavirus pandemic….
One of the most important issues facing the medical community is desperately ill patients overwhelming the nation’s medical capacity to care for them. We are hearing about this every day in the news. In the context of a medical malpractice case, has Coronavirus altered the legal elements that are applied to medical providers? Yes and…
Now both veterans and Medicare beneficiaries can view, download, and print their complete medical records. Medical records are accessible through “Blue Button” download features available on mymedicare.gov and myhealthyvet.com.
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.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate medical devices as stringently as they do prescription drugs. With a good amount of unregulated devices in the medical field, the risk of complications from the use of medical devices can therefore be high. Recently, the FBI began an investigation into a particular surgical device, the…
Cerebral palsy is a term that refers to a collection of various permanent, non-progressive disorders that impair an individual’s motor skills. Together, these various disorders affect roughly one in every 300 children born in the United States, making cerebral palsy the most common cause of motor disability among young Americans. One of the most prevalent…
According to the American Medical Association, medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.—right behind heart disease and cancer. In these wrongful death cases, families must not only cope with the devastating loss of a loved one but also with a number of tough decisions. One of the most important questions…
The boogeyman. Monsters under the bed. The dark. For many years, the dentist was included in this list of irrational childhood fears. However, recent changes in the dental industry have given credence to this mistrust, as many children have been subjected to procedures they don’t need on teeth that aren’t damaged. Over the past ten…
Common Preventable Incidents From Medical Devices And Hospital Treatment Leading to Infection DePuy ASR total hip replacement and DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement These are metal on metal devices. The DePuy ASR was recalled in 2010 because of toxic cobalt and chromium being released into the body requiring removal. This is a major problem for patients…
Now more than ever, doctors are both willing and eager to trade the autonomy of private practice for the financial security of a hospital buyout. While this news is hardly shocking, the impetus for this trend may be quite different than you think. Despite being a common lament of physicians, the threat of medical malpractice…
