Women are at risk for several unique kinds of cancer, but specific screening guidelines are in place to catch these diseases before it’s too late. Discovering cancer early will increase your chance of successful treatment, but not everyone gets the right answer....
Medical malpractice claim requirements
Errors in medical matters are surprisingly common. But what does someone have to show to actually pursue a medical malpractice claim? Handling a claim on medical malpractice is not easy. Under Virginia medical malpractice law, the elements include: Doctor-patient...
What is the most common cause of medical malpractice?
When a patient goes into the hospital, there is always the chance of something going wrong. Nobody wants to deal with this reality, but medical malpractice claims are probably much more common than most people think. According to Modern Healthcare, the majority of...
When doctors say sorry for medical errors
A lot of people struggle with making genuine apologies. The more educated a person is and the higher the place of authority they hold, the more difficult it often becomes to say they are sorry. For doctors and other professionals in Virginia, there is an added...
Patient safety: What is the medical profession doing to improve it?
Because health care providers frequently commit errors, preventing medical malpractice is an ongoing challenge. That is why the field of patient safety has become an emerging field of study within the health care industry. It seeks to document the errors that occur...
Could implicit bias lead to medical malpractice?
Doctors in Virginia use many tools and other things to diagnose what is wrong with you. They often rely on their own knowledge when making judgment calls and determinations. Sometimes, they may also unconsciously use bias in a diagnosis. According to The Washington...
Evidence you need for a malpractice suit
When checking in to a Virginia hospital, it is with the hope that you feel better when you leave than when you arrive. Although outcomes are never guaranteed, healthcare providers must uphold the standards of their profession. When negligence, medical errors, and...
A closer look at the danger of never events
No one should have to suffer from a serious medical error. When individuals face a medical emergency, they want to know that medical professionals will help resolve the problem, not make it worse. Most often, we can trust our medical providers with our healthcare....
Medical negligence causing a high death rate for mothers
Unfortunately, it is no secret that the United States is one of the most dangerous developed countries for mothers to give birth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 700 women die because of pregnancy-related injuries every year....
