What is Kernicterus?
Kernicterus is a very rare condition that can occur in newborns with severe jaundice. Jaundice is commonly known for its distinctive symptom of yellowing skin. This is a result of…
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What is Caput Succedaneum?
Caput succedaneum is a condition characterized by swelling or bruising of a newborn baby’s scalp, particularly the area overlying the skull bones. It is a common occurrence during childbirth and…
Hernia Repair Malpractice
Hernia repair surgeries are common procedures performed to address the discomfort and potential complications associated with hernias. While these surgeries are generally considered safe and effective, medical errors can occur…
Administrative Errors in Health Care
In the complex landscape of healthcare, patients rely on a myriad of administrative processes to receive the care they need. From scheduling appointments to managing medical records and billing, these…
What is the Difference Between Express and Implied Consent?
In the realm of medical practice, a patient’s consent plays a pivotal role in determining the legality and ethicality of a procedure. Consent ensures that patients have the right to…
10 Most Common Medical Device Injuries
Medical devices play a crucial role in healthcare. After all, doctors aren’t Inspector Gadget, and frequently utilize a wide array of medical devices to perform procedures, collect information, and treat…
PREDATOR ALERT: Former New York Presbyterian Gastroenterologist Zhi Alan Cheng
What You Need To Know: Hospital failed to follow due process against Cheng despite the victim reporting the crime. Drugged and sexually assaulted a then 19-year-old patient in June 2021…
10 Common Hospital Mistakes
Hospitals can be a hectic and stressful experience, for both patients and doctors alike. From emergency situations, to overcrowding or understaffing, hospitals don’t always operate like well-oiled machines. While hospitals…
Predator Alert: NYC Finance Exec, 54, Indicted For Allegedly Raping Girl
Finance exec, 54, accused of drugging and raping young teen at hotels across NYC — even taking her on trips as his daughter: DA A 54-year-old finance executive was indicted…
What is Considered a Wrongful Death?
It’s a painful reality that many must face: we can lose a loved one at any time, even in an instant. A sudden death in your family may feel unjust,…
Improper Dosage Medication Errors
It’s commonly known that the wrong dose of a drug could be the difference between curing you and overdose. Improper dosage of many drugs can result in serious injury and…
What Constitutes Failure to Treat?
A “failure to treat” case is a type of medical malpractice lawsuit where someone sues a healthcare professional or institution for failing to provide appropriate or necessary medical care. As…
Infant Death Medical Malpractice
The death of an infant is one of the most painful and devastating experiences a parent can experience, and a terrifying worry for many expectant parents. Infant death, while much…
My Doctor Admitted a Mistake – What Now?
“We made a mistake” is the last thing you want to hear from a doctor. Patients like you entrust their health and wellbeing with doctors who swore to practice carefully…
Dialysis Malpractice
Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for individuals with kidney failure, helping to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. However, when healthcare professionals fail to meet the standard of…
What is Sepsis?
What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that can result from the body’s overwhelming response to an infection. It is characterized by the presence of infection…
Spinal Cord Birth Injuries
One of the most frightening, and most dangerous birth injuries, are spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord birth injury can have a profound impact on a child’s life, leading to…
What is Cephalohematoma?
The birth of a child should be a joyous and unforgettable moment for parents. However, in some unfortunate cases, birth injuries can occur, causing distress and raising concerns about the…
Wrong Surgical Procedure Medical Malpractice
On this blog, we’ve discussed wrong-patient surgery and wrong-site surgery, but there’s another medical “never event” similar to these. This “wrong surgical procedure,” where doctors perform an incorrect surgery on…