For doctors, a simple mistake can end a person’s life. It’s part of the process of practicing medicine, and something all doctors are well aware of the moment they begin medical school. A documentary that is set to be released later this fall will help shine a light on both the practice of medicine and […]
Medical Malpractice
Study Finds that Diagnosis Errors Result in the Majority of Malpractice Claims
A recent report published by Coverys indicates that the majority of medical malpractice claims are lawsuits brought about by patients whose diagnoses were missed by their doctors. While not every missed diagnosis rises to the standard of medical malpractice, diagnostic error resulted in more claims than any other kind of medical error, according to the […]
As Payouts for Malpractice Rise, Fewer Cases are Successfully Litigated
Between 1992 and 2014 the number of medical malpractice cases that have been successfully litigated has dropped 56%, according to researchers who have cataloged cases throughout that period. At the same time, the amount of payouts has increased around 23% with the average payout topping $350,000. These trends are believed to have been influenced by […]
Jacksonville Woman Alleges Malpractice after Doctors Find Needle in Her Spine
A Jacksonville woman, who is also the wife of a retired Navy veteran, has alleged medical malpractice against the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. She claims that while under anesthesia, part of a needle broke off in her spine 14 years prior when her first son was born. No one notified her about the needle […]
Understaffed Hospitals Linked to Patient and Staff Injuries and Deaths
Florida’s health system is in a rough spot. With fewer nurses working longer shifts, a serious threat is posed to both patients and the nurses themselves. Recent studies conducted across the country show that many hospitals do not carry enough nursing staff to accommodate the number of patients they have. The results have ranged from […]
