If the U.S. government took only 1 percent of the money funneled into terrorism prevention, instead using it to improve patient safety, the department of…
Category: Birth Injuries
Forceps Known to Cause Severe Neonatal Injuries – Why Are They Still in Use?
Forceps, like many ancient inventions that have proven themselves successful even in modern times, have evolved from centuries of use. The surgical instrument was established…
Can Negligence in Emergency Care Cause Birth Injuries?
Birth injuries are commonly linked to doctors’ negligence. In many cases, it took only 1, completely preventable mistake to cause a serious injury before, during,…
School Police Keeping Our Schools ‘Safe’ by Arresting Kids with Disabilities
In recent news, you may have heard the story of a 10-year-old boy from Florida, arrested at school for allegedly attacking an educator. Words from…
Federal Healthcare Proposal Requires Confidential Reports on Hospital Errors to Become Public
Far too many people are dying in our hospitals. Yet, not always from the illness with which they were admitted. Fatal medical negligence – including…
News Flash: Doctors Who Can’t Communicate Bad News Are Technicians, Not Truly Doctors
No matter how skilled doctors are at providing treatment, mistakes happen. Misdiagnoses can lead to inadequate treatment or avoidable adverse reactions. Monitoring a patient’s progress…
8 Signs Your Doctor Isn’t Safe: How to Avoid Costly, and Deadly, Medical Mishaps
Imagine that 3 jumbo jets were to crash, killing everyone on board, every single day of every year. A death toll of such a magnitude…
Birth Injuries: Myths, Facts, and Stats about Some of America’s Most Unwarranted Conditions
People often hear about “birth injuries” in the news, in local papers, or on social media networks. Given the distinct trauma associated with them, potential…
The Key to Promoting Patient Safety and Reducing Malpractice Claims? Civilized Communication, New Study Says
Could patients who are under the care of surgeons with a history of communicating impolitely be at higher risk of medical complications? A new study…
