Cancer patients in New York might be surprised to learn that, since 1970, a doctor has been treating patients with antineoplastons, for which there is insufficient evidence to prove that they work. Despite being backed by actress Suzanne Somers and famous surgeon Dr. Oz, the Texas Medical Board has investigated the doctor, and he could lose his license for medical misconduct.
The prevalence of cosmetic surgery is higher in the United States than any other country. About 14 million people in the country get cosmetic surgery every year, or 40 out of every 1,000 people. In the UK, a 2012 study found that facelifts, breast surgery, nose reductions, eyelid operations, and weight-loss procedures accounted for 80 percent of the increasing number of legal actions against cosmetic surgeons. In 2000, the total amount spent on medical malpractice insurance was $6.4 billion.
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or any other healthcare professional breaches their duty of care to a patient and that breach results in injury or death. Fortunately, these cases happen on fairly rare occasions; but when they do occur, they can have devastating consequences. Like many others, you may wonder what type of treatments might be the cause for medical malpractice.
Researchers have discovered that people in New York and around the country who have obesity hypertension syndrome may not get the proper diagnosis, which could lead to inappropriate care. Commonly, those who have the disorder are diagnosed with other respiratory conditions, and researchers believe that this is contributing to a high mortality rate. The survival rate for those with obesity hypertension syndrome is lower than the five-year survival rate for breast and colon cancer.
It is estimated that 142,000 people died in 2013 all over the world due to the adverse effects of medical treatment. Each year, it is estimated that approximately 98,000 people in the United States die as a result of medical malpractice. According to a new study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, about 12 million adults seeking outpatient medical care are misdiagnosed each year in the nation.
