Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer, Lost Chance of Survival Doctrine
Lost Chance of Survival We take many calls concerning medical negligence cases, and we frequently get inquiries from people who claim their doctor delayed in diagnosing their cancer. These cases can be difficult to evaluate for the following reasons: 1) Proximate Cause – did the delay cause any damage? 2) Burden of Proof – is Read More
Should A Pressure Ulcer Develop on a Patient in a Hospital?
In almost all instances, pressure ulcers (sometimes referred to as bedsores or decubitus ulcers or pressure injuries) should NOT develop on a patient in a hospital. Many patients who lose mobility due to coma or stroke or medication, no matter their age, can be at risk of a pressure injury on their bony prominences, such Read More
Medical Errors are the Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
US News and World Report has published an article this morning that summarizes a study done by doctors from John Hopkins University School of Medicine. The study found that medical errors are the third leading cause of death for Americans behind only heart disease and cancer. The study estimates 251,454 deaths result each year from Read More