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What Impact Does Physician Burnout Have on Quality of Care?

Physician burnout is a dangerous problem that occurs when health care providers are stressed, overworked, and physically and emotionally exhausted due to the conditions of their jobs. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed physician burnout to an all-time…

How Communication Breakdowns Between Doctors Cause Harm

Proper communication among doctors and other health care providers is critical for the care of a patient. A medical practitioner has a professional duty to communicate effectively with patients and peers in the medical field. Communication…

What Is Emergency Department Crowding?

Emergency department crowding is a significant issue that can have adverse consequences for patients, including increased wait times, delayed treatment, low-quality care and negative health outcomes. It is a common and complex issue in the national…

Timeline of a Medical Malpractice Case

If you or a loved one has been injured due to medical malpractice, it is normal to want the legal process to conclude quickly so that you can move forward with your life. Unfortunately, medical malpractice…

What Is a “Never Event?”

A “never event” is a medical event that should never occur in a properly functioning medical facility. It is an event that causes serious harm or death to a patient despite being entirely preventable with routine…

New Study Indicates Severity of Misdiagnoses in Medicine

A recent study found that misdiagnoses are the most common type of medical malpractice, leading to 800,000 serious injuries or deaths each year. Diagnostic errors, including failing to diagnose a disease, diagnosing an incorrect disease or…

Potential Consequences of Delayed Diagnosis of Thiamine Deficiency

What Is Thiamine Deficiency? Thiamine deficiency is a condition where one’s thiamine level is too low.  Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is one of the B vitamins and is considered an essential vitamin.  Thiamine is…

Recent Pennsylvania Superior Court Ruling Is A Win For Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Victims

The Pennsylvania Superior Court’s decision in Ehmer v. Maxim Crane Works, L.P., 296 A.3d 1202 (Pa. Super. 2023), will make it easier for plaintiffs to keep their cases in the county of their choosing.  Mr. Ehmer,…

Fetal Distress Syndrome and Medical Malpractice     

Fetal distress syndrome is a dangerous situation during childbirth that requires immediate intervention by the labor and delivery team. When caregivers fail to recognize the signs of fetal distress or fail to take timely and appropriate…

Maternal Mortality: Why Does it Still Happen?

Maternal mortality – a death associated with pregnancy or childbirth – is a tragedy that still occurs daily in the United States despite medical advances. The U.S. is one of the most advanced countries in the…