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How can a referral error become medical negligence?
A concerning percentage of patients in the U.S. become victims of referral errors. Some primary care providers (PCPs) make mistakes when referring patients to specialists, which often results in harm to the patients. Here is how a referral error can be considered...
When a doctor’s personal biases impact the care they’re providing
Medical professionals take an oath to treat all patients, regardless of their personal characteristics or lifestyle choices. They should offer the same standard of care to every patient they treat. They swear to do no harm. Unfortunately, upholding that oath can be...
Addressing serious medication errors
A medication error can be a serious form of medical malpractice. Some medication errors can have fatal ramifications. In other situations, patients can suffer serious harm, or they may not receive the benefits of the medication that they need. All of this could lead...
Why are narcissistic doctors inclined to medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare practitioner’s actions or omissions harm a patient. While mistakes can happen in any medical setting, some doctors display personality traits that raise the risk of such incidents. Narcissistic tendencies in particular can...
A signed form isn’t always proof of informed consent
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not follow best practices, and their choices cause harm to a patient. If a doctor proposes an invasive, experimental or risky treatment plan, they typically need to secure informed consent from the patient or a parent or...
5 ways anesthesia errors happen in the operating room
Anesthesia plays a critical role in most surgical procedures, helping manage pain and keep patients stable. However, its administration requires precision, continuous monitoring and attention to detail. When errors happen due to negligence, patients may suffer...
The importance of getting dosages right for children
Pediatric patients require specially calculated medication dosages. Unlike adults, children process medications at different rates, and their dosages must be tailored to factors like weight and age. Dosage errors can lead to serious, and sometimes life-threatening,...
Why doctors must take extra care when diagnosing young children
Diagnosing medical conditions in young children can be challenging. Children often struggle to express what they are feeling, and many symptoms can resemble common childhood illnesses. Doctors must be especially careful when evaluating young patients. Mistakes can...
Have you experienced a Never Event?
In medical terms, a Never Event is simply something that should not ever occur and that may have a significantly negative outcome. These Never Events do happen, of course, despite the name—but they are often instances of medical malpractice. One of the most common...