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Malpractice Liability for Postoperative Lymphedema

Robert Wolff February 15, 2016

Many different complications can occur after surgery. Because the body is in a vulnerable condition, it increases the likelihood of health problems. Post-surgery blood clots and infection are two of the more common complications that crop up after surgery. Although it is less common, lymphedema is a very serious complication that can result in health issues throughout a patient’s life.

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The Pitfalls of Malpractice and Licensing for Therapists

Robert Wolff February 15, 2016

Between 1990 and 2004, there were 916 medical malpractice reports involving clinical psychologists made to the National Practitioner Databank in the United States. Many attorneys who defend psychotherapists before licensing boards and in civil suits are often asked a question – what are the common areas where therapists are most vulnerable? It is important to identify these common pitfalls so that they can be avoided.

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Types of Prescription Drug Malpractice to be Aware Of

Robert Wolff February 15, 2016

More than 1.5 million people are affected each year by errors caused by prescription drug malpractice. Mistakes made in prescribing drugs, administering them, and monitoring prescription drugs are the leading causes of drug malpractice. Such errors not just result in injuries or death but also bump up yearly medical expenses to more than $3.5 billion!

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C-section anesthesia complications fall while others rise

Gary Silverstein February 12, 2016

Many New York mothers-to-be may be planning to deliver via a cesarean section. A study showed that complications due to anesthesia given in C-sections fell by 25 percent between 2003 and 2012 in New York hospitals. However, non-anesthetic perioperative complications rose by about 50 percent.

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Medical errors cause far too many deaths

Gary Silverstein February 9, 2016

New Yorkers who have recently spent time hospitalized may be dismayed to learn that studies have found 200,000 to 400,000 deaths happen annually as a result of preventable errors in hospitals around the country. In addition to the emotional costs to loved ones, medical mistakes are estimated to cost upwards of $15 billion annually in expenses such as patient care and prescription drug services.

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A look at medical malpractice statistics

Robert Wolff February 5, 2016

New York patients may be interested in a study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, that looked into the rate of recurring malpractice claims against physicians. People implicitly and explicitly trust their doctors on a daily basis, but medical errors can and do sometimes happen. Knowing some of the statistics behind malpractice claims can help patients make a more informed decision about their own well-being.

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Medical Malpractice Surrounding Doctor’s Failure to Detect Fetal Distress

Gary Silverstein February 4, 2016

When an unborn baby suffers fetal distress inside the mother’s womb, this phenomenon typically indicates that the baby is not getting adequate oxygen supply. The fetal monitoring strip, used by a New York hospital’s medical staff to monitor a baby’s heart, guides the obstetrician and supporting staff when to deliver the baby.

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New York State Medical Malpractice Laws for Misdiagnosis

Robert Wolff February 4, 2016

Practicing doctors in New York may be guilty of misdiagnosis every now and then. Many disease conditions such as cancer, lung disorders, tuberculosis, stroke, or acute bacterial infections are hard to diagnose because the symptoms commonly associated with these diseases may also be present in other medical conditions.

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Proving Medical Malpractice in Bowel Perforation Incidents

Robert Wolff February 4, 2016

Generally, a perforated bowel will cause the intestinal matters to flow into the abdominal cavity and result in widespread blood infections. Bowel perforation incidents happen during certain surgical procedures such as appendectomy, laparoscopy, hysterectomy, or colonoscopy.

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