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MEDICOLEGAL PITFALLS OF LAPAROSCOPY – Informed Consent, Risks, Intraoperative Errors, Vascular & Organ Injuries, Postoperative Complications

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Kathleen

There has been amazing growth in the actual performance and acceptance of laparoscopy in surgery. As with all surgical treatments, problems may appear, nevertheless, laparoscopy isn’t any exclusion. Surgeons that perform laparoscopy should not only be experienced within the technique … Continue reading →

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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE │ FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE PULMONARY EMBOLI – Plaintiff vs. Defense

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Kathleen

A 15 year old patient, who was one week post-arthroscopic knee surgery, went to the ED with complaints of left chest pain. The pain was worse when he laid flat. He had no fever or dyspnea and denied other complaints. … Continue reading →

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PANCREATIC CANCER MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – Early Diagnosis of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Now Possible With Blood Test

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Kathleen

Early Diagnosis of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Now Possible With Blood Test Doctors might be able to diagnose pancreatic cancer sooner by looking at what your cells are ejecting. Pancreatic cancer is so deadly in part because it is hard to … Continue reading →

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Best Hospitals 2016-17

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Kathleen

U.S. News & World Report announced its 27th annual Best Hospitals rankings to help patients make more informed health care decisions. U.S. News compared nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. 2016–17 Best Hospitals Honor Roll … Continue reading →

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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND COMPARTMENT SYNDROME

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Kathleen

Compartment syndrome is a medical emergency that develops over hours in which increased pressure within a closed muscle compartment compromises the circulation and function of tissues, muscles, nerves and blood vessels within that space with escalating compression. The most common … Continue reading →

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The Top Ten Reasons – Physicians are Sued for Medical Malpractice

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Kathleen

While a majority of medical malpractice claims against physicians involve an adverse outcome, or the patient’s perception of one, a small but growing percentage of patient injuries are the result of medical negligence or physician incompetence. Adverse outcomes can occur … Continue reading →

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5 Medical Record Charting Errors & Their Impact on a Medical Malpractice Case

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Kathleen

Proper charting of medical records is imperative in providing safety and proper standard of care for patients. Often improper charting leads to adverse consequences for the defense in medical malpractice litigation. The medical record serves as the basis of argument … Continue reading →

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