Most parents here in Illinois and elsewhere want their children to live long, happy lives well beyond their own. Sadly, some parents' children suffer either illnesses or injuries that ultimately take their lives. When a parent believes that death occurred due to a...
Month: July 2017
Prescription errors can have serious consequences
Prescription medication can play a vital role in treating and managing a variety of serious conditions. However, their efficacy can have a negative impact in the case of incorrect use. Unfortunately, several types of prescription errors continue to result in suffering...
Double-booking operations can lead to surgical errors
Double booking surgeries, or running two rooms, is a practice used in teaching hospital in Illinois and around the country. A senior attending surgeon often initiates an operation, then assigns parts of the surgery to a fellow or resident. In double booking...
Diagnosis errors are prevalent in cardiovascular diseases
With July being Medical Malpractice Awareness Month nationwide, including in Illinois, new research that shows physicians frequently fail to notice early indications of heart disease might be worth discussing. A joint study by a medical malpractice company and a firm...
Woman files suit against hospital for surgical errors
Complications can often arise following a surgery in Illinois or elsewhere around the country. Infections, reactions to anesthesia or shock are common after someone undergoes an operation. However, some issues unfortunately occur as a result of a physician's surgical...