For patients in New Jersey, a never event is a medical outcome that should never happen in a hospital. These are serious mistakes by the care team or a major lapse in awareness. Medicare and Medicaid also call them “hospital-acquired conditions” because they are outcomes that occur to patients in hospitals. Never Events The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Read MoreNew Jersey residents expect quality care from doctors and other medical professionals. Unfortunately, certain patients are often misdiagnosed when they have had a stroke. Patients Most Mikely To Be Misdiagnosed Thinking you are experiencing a stroke or having strange symptoms is scary. However, while many patients see their doctors or go to the emergency room, some are more likely to be...
Read MoreFiling a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey is a complicated and time-consuming process. If you do decide to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, there are certain steps to take before you get started. See If the Healthcare Professional Can Remedy the Situation The first step to take if you believe you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice is to bring...
Read MoreNo one goes into a medical facility in New Jersey expecting one procedure but ends up with another. That very issue happened to a man who was set to undergo a circumcision but received a vasectomy instead. What Happened? A man in his early 40s was scheduled to have a circumcision at a clinic in Iowa. Although he is...
Read MoreMedical malpractice can have serious impacts on New Jersey residents. Certain forms of malpractice are very common. It’s important to be aware of them. Anesthesia Errors Anesthesia errors can occur when the doctor fails to verify whether the patient has allergies or any sensitivity issues. Any mistakes made involving anesthesia can result in significant pain and suffering and even...
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