When a known complication happens, it doesn't mean there wasn't also medical negligence
Surgeons, physicians, and nurses must take precautions to guard against known complications and risks
read moreThe importance of sleep and sleep disorders in life and medical malpractice
Obstructive sleep apnea places patients at an increased risk of anesthesia-related complications
read morePatients admitted after a fall and fracture have a higher risk for a second one
Broken hips among the elderly can severely impact lives
read moreNew anesthesiology guidelines address extubation readiness and risk
Timing is an important consideration for removing an endotracheal/breathing tube
read moreAbdominal pain and medical malpractice
Acute abdominal pain requires careful medical attention and a differential diagnosis
read moreNursing communication should pack more punch than some may expect
Good nurses are the backbone of safe hospital care
read moreHospital or nursing facility falls are almost always medical malpractice
Nursing staff is required to assess each patient's fall risk upon admission
read more2021 National Patient Safety Goals revisit familiar areas
To reduce patient risks, hospital leaders must do more than check the box
read moreSurgical checklists reduce errors, save lives
South Carolina study links checklists to a 22% decrease in post-operative deaths
read moreHyperparathyroid disease signs, symptoms, and medical malpractice
Experts describe it as a slow killer, but timely treatment can avoid a snowball effect on health
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