In the United States, the intricate dance of surgery and anesthesia is a routine yet remarkable feat performed millions of times each year. Anesthesia, the medical marvel that allows patients to undergo surgery, is a cornerstone of modern medicine. However, it carries...
Medical Malpractice
Pharmacy malpractice and your risk of injury
You might have never considered the impact that pharmacists have on your well-being until something alarming occurs. Once your doctor prescribes medications, you rely on pharmacists to administer the proper prescription and in the correct concentration. Even a minor...
When to file a medical malpractice suit in Virginia
When filing a personal injury lawsuit, the most important question is knowing when. There are often restrictions as to when and how a medical malpractice case can be filed against a medical provider in Virginia. There are several facts to know about when filing this...
‘Big Three’ diagnostic errors a major cause of malpractice claims
In Virginia and around the country, diagnostic errors can result in serious harm. Unfortunately, they are prevalent and account for almost three-fourths of the medical malpractice cases filed for permanent disability or death. Misdiagnoses and delayed diagnoses are...
Psoriatic arthritis and misdiagnosis
People in Virginia who are suffering from psoriatic arthritis may be misdiagnosed. Misdiagnosis of this type of arthritis is common for a few reasons. One is because it may resemble a number of other conditions. This is particularly true if arthritis presents before...
How prevalent is misdiagnosis?
An average of 12 million adults are misdiagnosed each year in the U.S., which is 5% of adults. Blood infections and lung cancer are the most common types of conditions that are misdiagnosed by medical professionals in Virginia. These conditions are often followed by...
Failure to diagnose could result in serious complications
When you go to the doctor or agree to have surgery for a medical need, you trust that your Virginia doctor has your best interests in mind. You believe he or she is providing you with medical care that meets a certain standard. However, doctors make mistakes...
Certain things shouldn’t ever happen in medical settings
When you find yourself in a hospital, clinic or even your doctor's office, you expect a certain standard of care. You expect that the medical professionals and staff members attending to you are competent, will do their best to diagnose and treat you, and otherwise...
A patient’s rights after a missed medical diagnosis
When a Virginia patient goes to the doctor, he or she has the right to expect that the medical treatment received meets a certain standard. It can be devastating when the care provider acts negligently or makes a mistake, as this can often result in significant...
Is failure to properly diagnose grounds for a malpractice claim?
When you to go your Virginia doctor, you trust that the medical care you receive will be adequate and up to acceptable standards. It can be devastating to learn that your doctor failed to provide adequate care by misdiagnosing you or failing to properly diagnose your...