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Technology and Medical Errors

by alexandraminsinger | Oct 14, 2020 | Insurance, Medical Errors

With the rise of the digital age, there are now many ways to make our lives simpler, easier, and more streamlined. One of these new ways is through the use of digitally sending requests for medical needs, such as medicine refills, glasses prescriptions, or making...

Watching Out For Medical Errors

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Apr 15, 2020 | Accidents, Medical Errors

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...

Medical Errors Can Cause Big Problems

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Jan 7, 2020 | Medical Errors

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

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Sep 26, 2018 | Accidents, Medical Errors

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

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Sep 24, 2018 | Accidents, Medical Errors

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

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Apr 26, 2017 | Chronic Pain, Medical Errors

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

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Jan 30, 2017 | Medical Errors

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...

Slipping On The Winter Ice?

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 30, 2016 | Accidents, Medical Errors, Slip And Fall

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

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 28, 2016 | Accidents, Medical Errors

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...