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Why Doctors Make Common Surgical Errors and Commit Medical MalpracticeMaking a surgical error is a common form of medical malpractice that can cause victims to suffer serious injuries or die. Why do doctors make these mistakes?
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How Alarm Fatigue Puts Patients in DangerAlarm fatigue may cause a healthcare worker to tune out an alert noise, turn down alarm volume, or power off an alarm—which can have serious consequences.
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How Patients Can Protect Themselves From Medical MalpracticeBy acting as their own advocates, conducting thorough research, and being honest about medical history, patients can help prevent medical malpractice.
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When ‘Do No Harm’ Doesn’t Work: Common Emergency Room MistakesWhen you check into an emergency room, you expect to get better. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case when the staff makes mistakes.
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When Your Doctor Fails You: Misdiagnosing Aortic DissectionAortic dissection is a serious condition that could be easily diagnosed with common tests. When misdiagnosed or missed, this condition can lead to death.
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The Home Can Tell the Story of Your Parent’s HealthIf your parent is still living independently, you may be worried about his or her safety. Look for signs of health problems with an inspection of the home.
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Proving Hysterectomy Surgery Caused Your Cancer to SpreadThe FDA has warned about the cancer risks of certain hysterectomy tools. If you believe you’re a victim, click here to learn how to prove your case.
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Medical Complications of a Retained Surgical ObjectWhat happens when surgery causes more problems than it fixes? Read on to learn your injury risks of surgical tools being left inside you following an operation.
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The Price of Medical MalpracticeA malpractice settlement should reflect justice toward the guilty physician; click here to find out how your costs dwarf his accountability.
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Prevent Medical Malpractice: Use These “Do Not” TipsHelp to prevent yourself from being a victim of medical negligence by following these three steps.
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Medical Practitioners Who Can Be Named in a Medical Malpractice ClaimSadly, not everyone in the medical field can be trusted. Learn some of the practitioners that may be named in a medical malpractice suit.
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4 Ways Fatigue Can Cause a Norfolk Medical Malpractice CaseHealthcare worker fatigue can significantly affect patient care in terms of problem solving, communication, attention to detail, and attentiveness.
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4 Elements of a Norfolk Medical Malpractice ClaimLearn the four elements of a successful medical malpractice claim in Virginia.
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The 4 Elements of Building a Virginia Medical Malpractice CaseExperienced Virginia Beach medical malpractice attorneys at Tavss Fletcher discuss the four elements of building a successful Virginia medical malpractice case.
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3 Steps to Finding a Virginia Medical Malpractice AttorneyVirginia medical malpractice attorneys at Tavss Fletcher discuss three steps to finding the right attorney for your Virginia medical malpractice injury case.
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Serious Medical Mistake Highlights Repercussions of Hospital ErrorsA kidney intended for organ donation was tossed in the trash. What does this say about the state of our medical system?
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When Will Doctors, Nurses, Stop Making Mistakes?Our Virginia Beach medical malpractice attorneys wonder if current changes in hospital safety are enough to significantly reduce the number of medical mistakes.
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No News is Good News? Not When it Comes to Medical Tests.If your doctor doesn’t call you with the results of your lab work, DO NOT assume it’s good news. Preventing a Virginia Beach medical mistake is in your hands.
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Virginia Medical Malpractice Award Upheld for Brain Injured MotherDespite an appeal by Maryview Medical Center, a Virginia mother, brain damaged by multiple hospital errors following her delivery, has won her lawsuit.
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Attack of the Killer Computers: Do computers harm Virginia patients?Electronic medical records have been found guilty of making high-tech medical mistakes. In Virginia and nationwide, computer mistakes continue to harm patients.