In this time of a major medical crisis, it is important to revisit safety topics related to medical errors, regardless of what type of medical condition you might have. The following is from one of our older blog posts, but the material is very timely and...
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Medical Errors Can Cause Big Problems
Recent reports suggest that medical errors in Pennsylvania are on the decline. However, some people are wondering whether this statistic tells the entire story. Although some studies show that medical errors have declined by about half since 2005, it is...
Pharmacy Errors and You
Pharmacists are likely your first line of communication in the medical community. They fill your prescriptions, answer your questions, and are the cornerstone of drug stores across the country. However, filling all of those prescriptions sometimes leads...
Text Message Refills and Your Prescriptions
In the wake of modern technology, there are many ways to make our lives simpler, easier, and more efficient. One of these new ways is through the use of digitally sending requests such as prescription refills. Some companies are offering customers, and...
Chronic Pain and Workplace Performance
One of the main problems surrounding symptoms of chronic pain is how it influences every aspect of your life. Chronic pain is often not a disorder that changes its symptoms or decreases across situations. Due to this, chronic pain can lead to problems in...
UPMC Lawsuit Includes Linen Company
A little while ago, our blog highlighted the recent lawsuit that hit UPMC involving mold and the impact it had on organ donation (our original blog post can be found by clicking this link). According to updated news reports, the same families of the organ...
Facebook Undermines PA Woman’s Personal Injury Lawsuit
Sometimes, what you post on social media can really influence the validity of your legal claim. Recently, a Pennsylvania woman discovered this fact when she went to pursue a lawsuit against doctors whom she felt misdiagnosed her. According to the report,...
Slipping On The Winter Ice?
Slip and fall injuries tend to increase during the winter months, due to an increase in bad weather, such as sleet, ice, and snow. These falls may lead to long-lasting and/or painful injuries, such as broken bones, concussions, and loss of consciousness....
Tort Reform Hurts Doctors and Patients
How much do you know about the current state of medical malpractice insurance and insurance reform? Well, recent reports show that medical malpractice premiums and claims per doctor are at their lowest rates in 40 years. However, many patients still...
Nursing Home Residents Have Trouble In Hospitals
It is not uncommon for elderly nursing home residents to be in poor health or in need of medical assistance. In some of these situations, an emergency room visit may be essential for that patient. However, an emergency room visit may also lead to infection in...
