Medical Malpractice

A common complaint from people with disabilities of all kinds is that they face a surprising amount of ignorance regarding how their disability does – or doesn’t – affect other aspects of their health. In focus groups, some doctors have admitted that they’d rather not...

Among the many potential risks that even healthy women have during pregnancy is the possibility of suffering a stroke. Some 20% of women who suffer a stroke before they’re 35 are pregnant.  The overall risk of having a stroke during your pregnancy, delivery or soon...

Different types of medical negligence happen in medical settings, including misdiagnosis. Physicians are trained to follow a diagnostic process to provide a patient with top-notch care. However, some may fail to do this, leading to a misdiagnosis. Below are three...

Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the world. The primary solution the medical field employs is detecting it earlier, as it's easier to control the disease at that point. Doctors perform several procedures to detect different types of cancer sooner....

Diagnosis is one of the most basic responsibilities of a physician. They review someone's symptoms, perform special tests and determine the underlying causes of medical issues. The diagnostic process helps doctors determine the right treatment for a patient....

One of the many medical conditions that riddle American lives is paralysis. Paralysis is a disability that can cause neurological damage. As such, someone suffering from paralysis may lose their ability to feel or move their limbs. In movies and TV shows, many...

It’s not uncommon for mothers to experience long deliveries. The reason for such experiences is not always apparent. However, not all overdue pregnancies and long deliveries are cause for alarm. A long delivery can be a successful birth with proper monitoring by a...

Birth has historically been a vulnerable time for both mother and baby. Decades ago, it wasn't uncommon for a mother or baby to die during childbirth. Today, enhanced medical care and technological advances have decreased this risk. Unfortunately, some doctors and...

Many people place full trust in the medical professionals who are tending to them. They assume that these people are going to provide an adequate level of care and that they will not suffer harm due to negligent mistakes. These are health professionals, after all,...

A lot can go wrong when a doctor makes a mistake or is negligent when treating their patient. While some errors can be undone, others, like losing a limb, have life-changing implications.  Every aspect of your life will likely be affected if you unexpectedly lose a...