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- When Medical Errors Occur at UCSF Medical Center
- Loophole in Medical Board Licensing Allows Physicians to Still Practice After Surrendering License
- Study Finds Provider Fatigue and Burnout Contributes to Many Medical Mistakes
- 3 Common but Preventable Medical Errors in U.S. Hospitals
- What to Do If You Think Your Doctor Has Made a Medical Mistake
- Complications During Anesthesia Use in Patients
- Oxygen Deprivation at Birth Can Lead to Extensive Damages
- 5 Things You Should Know Before Filing a Medical Malpractice Suit
- Patients may be at Risk for Fall Injuries in Hospitals
- Anesthesia Errors may Lead to Brain Damage
- Serious Birth Injuries Can Result From Fetal Oxygen Deficiency
- The Dangers of Doctor Negligence in Elective Bariatric Surgeries
- Preventable Factors That Increase Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Risks
- What You Need to Know About Sepsis-Related Medical Malpractice Claims
- Medical Errors Named as the Third Leading Cause of Death in the United States
- The Chilling Reality of Anesthesia Malpractice
- Why Kaiser Permanente Members Must Participate in Arbitration
- FDA Demands the Removal of Popular Teething Products From Store Shelves
- Hospital Negligence in Infant Abduction Cases
- Did My Doctor Act Irresponsibly by Prescribing Opioids?
- Unnecessary Medical Defibrillators Fail Causing Severe Injury
- Proper Communication Avoids Medical Complications
- Feeding Tube Errors Cause Extensive Injuries
- Watch for Symptoms of Knee Replacement Failures
- AbbVie Ordered to Pay $3 Million in AndroGel Lawsuit
- Can Malpractice Occur in the Emergency Room?
- Questions to Ask Before Undergoing Surgery
- Commonly Misdiagnosed Health Conditions Lead to Further Injury
- The Ugly Truth Behind So-Called Ambulance Chasing Lawsuits
- The Frightening Statistics of Delivery Room Malpractice
- Antibiotics Prescribed to Pregnant Women Are Potentially Unsafe
- California Jury Awards $68 Million in Negligent Surgery Case
- Erroneous Radiology Reports are Common but Avoidable
- Company Recalls Dangerous Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators
- Bill Paxton Family Sues for Wrongful Death
- New Studies Show Heart Stents Are a Risky Placebo
- Flu Epidemic Claims More Victims
- Santa Cruz Doctor Faces Malpractice Suits, Criminal Charges
- The Discovery of the Protein That Leads to Breast Cancer Metastasis
- Understanding Medical Malpractice Suits
- Understanding the California Business and Professions Code: Reporting Requirements
- 7 Emergency Surgeries Leading to the Highest Mortality Rates and Costs
- What Your Doctor Should Tell You Before You Undergo Anesthesia
- Department of Public Health Fines Nine California Hospitals
- Understanding the Risks of Injury From Prescription Medication Errors
- Cyber Risk Leads to Pacemaker Recall
- When Does a Birth Injury Become Medical Malpractice?
- Recognizing the Symptoms of a Surgical Foreign Body Could Save Your Life
- Multiple Negligent Parties in a Medical Malpractice Case – What Every Victim Should Know
- British Doctor Pleads Guilty to Carving His Initials on Patients’ Livers
- Study Looks at Dangers of Medical Errors
- Pharmacy Staff Can Reduce the Risk of Medication Errors for Hospital Patients
- When Is a Missed Cancer Diagnosis Considered Medical Malpractice?
- One in Seven Doctors Using Alcohol or Medications to Cope With Work-Related Stress
- Alarm Fatigue May Cause Medical Mistakes
- Diagnostic Errors Are Among the Hardest to Identify
- Mother Faces Accusations of Child Abuse After Possible Birth Injury
- Failure to Diagnose and Delayed Diagnoses – When Is It a Matter of Negligence?
- Negligence of a Physician Can Have Far-Reaching Consequences
- Doctors May Be Permitted to Continue Practicing Medicine, Even if They Lose a Malpractice Case – What Does This Mean for Future Patients?
- Electronic Health Records Linked to Growing Number of Medical Malpractice Cases
- The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and General Negligence in California
- When a Routine Surgery Ends With the Loss of a Child
- EpiPen Makers Failed to Investigate Product Flaws Connected to Patient Deaths
- Surgical Safety Checklist Could Reduce Deaths by 22 Percent, Study Says
- Appeals Delay Payment of Birth Injury Malpractice Verdict
- Failure to Diagnose or Treat Sepsis Can Result in Wrongful Death – Know Your Rights
- Is Your Doctor on Probation? You May Never Know
- Tech System Looks to Reduce Medical Errors During Shift Changes
- Study Finds Referral to a Dentist Could Delay Mouth Cancer Diagnosis
- Medical Negligence Claim Rejected for Timely Filing Details
- Nearly One-Fourth of All Doctors Find It Acceptable to Cover Up a Mistake That Causes Injury
- Three California Cities Hold Spots on the List of Ten Worst Metro Area Hospitals
- Investigation Uncovers a Lack of Disciplinary Action Against Negligent Physicians
- Physician Burnout Increases the Risk of Medical Error
- Study Finds At-Home Medication Mistakes a Growing Problem
- Could Transparency in the Medical Field Reduce the Prevalence of Medical Errors?
- Pregnancy and Labor Deaths Are on the Rise in America
- Unexpected Side Effects Could Lead to a Malpractice Claim
- Cancer Misdiagnosis Leads to the Unnecessary Removal of a NY Woman’s Breast
- Avoiding Hospital Malpractice Deaths, Illnesses, and Injuries
- Two Takes on Medical Malpractice Damage Limits, Part 2: Congress Considers National Limits
- Examining the Most Common Types of Medication Errors
- When Surgeons Remove the Wrong Body Part or Perform the Wrong Surgery
- Miscommunication Between Providers is a Common Cause of Malpractice Injuries
- Two Takes on Medical Malpractice Damage Limits, Part 1: Florida Supreme Court Overturns Limits
- Study That Finds Malpractice Claims Do Not Reduce Patient Risk Fails to See Big Picture
- Anesthesiologist Defames Patient While Under Anesthesia
- The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases
- Recognizing the Signs of Medical Malpractice
- Medication Errors Spike to a Dangerous, All-Time High
- The Proposed Affordable Care Act Amendment Could Impact Your Right to Pursue Compensation for Medical Negligence
- Symptoms and Potential Complications From Retained Surgical Items
- Nurse’s Group Speaks Out About the Dangers of Extended Work Hours
- Tips for Reducing Risk During a Hospital Stay
- Diagnosis Failures Are the Primary Reason Patients Sue Their Doctors
- Mayo Clinic Study Finds Alarming Rate of Mistaken Diagnoses
- Medical Errors and the Injuries They Cause – What Every Victim Should Know
- Fatal Medical Injuries Are Less Likely to Occur During Accreditation Surveys
- Examining the Most Common Birth-Related Injuries
- Federal Judge Awards Veteran $2.5 Million in VA Medical Negligence Suit
- Texas Surgeon Convicted, Sentenced to Life for Botched Surgery
- Reducing Your Risk of Medical Malpractice
- Could Being Rude in the Hospital Negatively Affect Your Child’s Quality of Care?
- Upcoming Change to Intern Shift Policies Could Drive Up Occurrence of Medical Mistakes
- California’s Board of Nursing Reprimanded for Investigation Delays That Risk the Safety of Patients
- Misdiagnosis or Improper Treatment of a Stroke May Be Deadly
- Pharmacy Malpractice Claims Are Often Shrouded in Secrecy
- Medication Allergies, Severe Allergic Reactions, and Wrongful Deaths
- The Implications and Complications of Post Cesarean Section Uterine Infections
- The Case of the Naval Management Analyst’s “Simple Foot Infection”
- The Importance of Researching a New Physician: Uncovering Infractions and Medical Malpractice Allegations
- Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice
- Facing a Geriatric War on Drugs: The Overdosing of America’s Elderly
- Pre-Operative Exams: Why They Are Important, and What You Can Do if Anesthesia Used During Surgery Causes Injury
- Missed, Delayed, or Wrong Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis Can Result in Serious Complications for Patients
- Is Your Medical Malpractice Case Worth Pursuing?
- California’s Anesthesiologist “Opt-Out” May Increase the Risk of Death and Injury for Surgical Patients
- Not All Medical Errors Happen in Hospitals – What Patients Should Know About EMS Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice in the Treatment of Burn Injuries
- Study Suggests More Than 50 Million Patients Suffer Surgical Complications Per Year
- Malpractice in Trauma Care: Does the Standard Change?
- Misdiagnosis of Foreign Body Aspiration is a Common Cause of Child Morbidity
- How Soon Is Too Soon: Early Hospital Discharges
- New Rule Could Mean Longer Shifts for Medical Interns
- Study Finds Doctors are Reluctant to Discuss When an Error is Made
- Is Your Doctor Receiving Compensation for the Prescriptions They Write?
- Understanding the Prevalence, Causes, and Prevention of Medication Errors
- Finding a “Good” Doctor
- One Hospital is Improving Safety Compliance and Reducing Injury With Constant Remote Monitoring
- When Surgeons Leave Behind Dangerous and Deadly Items
- Issues With Consent to Treatment
- How Federal and State Guidelines Can Keep You Healthy During a Hospital Visit
- When Does Defensive Medicine Become Malpractice?
- Medical Mistake vs. Medical Malpractice
- Assessing the Dangers of Undiagnosed or Untreated Hypoxia in Newborns
- Malpractice Against Chronically Ill Patients
- Failure to Correctly Diagnose Cancer the First Time
- Troubles During Childbirth: Birth Trauma
- Alternative Medical Practitioner Liability in California
- Criminal Activity and Medical Malpractice
- Medical Mistakes and Anesthesiology Malpractice
- The Potential Harm of Delayed Diagnosis
- Becoming Familiar With Your Medical Team From Physician to Medical Assistant
- Infant Spinal Injuries: What to Do Next?
- When the Thing Speaks for Itself: Res Ipsa Loquitur and Medical Malpractice
- The Impact of Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Postpartum Depression: Exploring the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of the Baby Blues
- Understanding the Four Classifications of Adverse Drug Events
- What Is Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress?
- Misdiagnosing a Stroke May Endanger a Patient’s Life
- How Well Do You Know Your Team of Health Care Professionals and Your Legal Rights?
- Errors in Surgery: From Stitches to Sponges
- Nursing Home Neglect and Wrongful Death: The Severity of Substandard Care
- Which Doctors Are Sued the Most and Why?
- Birth-Related Medical Malpractice
- Pharmacy Errors and Medical Malpractice
- Issues in Malpractice: Determining Harm
- Liability for Malpractice in Elective Surgery
- Maternal Injuries Associated With Cesarean Birth
- Chiropractors and Medical Malpractice
- Commission Urges Diligence and Protocols to Reduce Surgery-Related Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice or Product Liability?
- Mesothelioma and Misdiagnosis
- Emergency Room and Hospital Malpractice: Is Access to Care Part of the Standard?
- Oxygen Deprivation and Birth Injuries
- The Top Five Most Common but Avoidable Medical Mistakes
- Emergency Room Errors
- Traumatic Brain Injuries and Medical Malpractice
- Can Nurses Commit Medical Malpractice?
- Delayed Diagnoses: Is Lost Time Compensable?
- MICRA and Its Effects: What You Should Know
- Patient Abandonment and Negligence
- Understanding the Many Types of Anesthesia and Associated Risk Factors
- The Notice Requirement for Suing Physicians in California
- Handling a Medical Malpractice Complaint in California: The Role of the MBC and a Qualified Attorney
- Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injuries
- Errors in Electronic Health Records
- Malpractice Class Action Suits
- California’s Role in Reforming the Climate of Medical Malpractice
- Malfunctioning Medical Devices: Malpractice or Product Liability?
- Subjective Factors in Medical Standards of Care
- Doctor vs. Hospital Malpractice
- What Is Defensive Medicine?
- Common Types of Surgical Malpractice
- Is It Worth It to Sue a Doctor With No Malpractice Insurance?
- Cesarean Sections and Medical Malpractice
- Frequently Asked Questions About Inmate Medical Care
- Understanding the Role of an Expert Witness
- Study: Medically Induced Labor Does Not Lead to Increased Diagnosis of Autism
- Birth Injuries: Injuries to the Mother
- What Is Alarm Fatigue?
- What Are Brachial Plexus Injuries?
- Delayed Diagnoses
- Lab Errors and Medical Malpractice
- Understanding How Patients Discover Medical Malpractice
- Allergic Reactions: What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
- The Cost of Healing: Radiation Sickness and Overdose
- Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages: Why Caps Happen
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) and Medical Malpractice
- Bariatric Surgery Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice and Chronic Pain
- Pacemakers and Liability
- Physician Assistants and Malpractice Lawsuits
- Pregnancy and Malpractice Problems
- Random Drug Testing for Physicians Favored by the Public
- Plastic and Elective Surgery Malpractice
- Early Hospital Discharge: When Is It Malpractice?
- A New Tool for Pediatric Inpatients
- Two Myths About Medical Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice and Vaccines
- California Ranked Third in Medical Malpractice Payouts
- Nursing Malpractice
- Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
- Negligence in Prenatal Care
- Bringing Suit Over Medication Errors
- Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice
- Bone Fractures and Malpractice
- Damage Caps in California May Soon Face Reform
- Cerebral Palsy and Medical Error
- Medical Malpractice or Elder Abuse?
- Cancer Misdiagnosis: Getting Your Life Back
- Electronic Health Records and Computer Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice: Potential Hazards
- Liability for Non-Traditional or Alternative Health Care Practitioners
- Malpractice in the Military
- Issues in Malpractice: The Question of Informed Consent
- MICRA: California’s Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
- Shoulder Dystocia: A Common Cause of Birth Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries and Medical Malpractice
- Brachial Plexus Injuries and Your Baby
- Defective Medical Devices: Product Liability vs. Medical Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice
- Hospital Malpractice: When to Sue?
- Roles of Patients in Avoiding Medical Malpractice
- Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice in California
- Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Can Have Serious Consequences
- What Can I Do About a Cancer Misdiagnosis?
- How Long After a Procedure Can I File a Medical Malpractice Case?
- Should I Contact a Lawyer If I Think My Doctor Made a Mistake?
- How Does MICRA Affect Medical Malpractice in California?
- Is Medical Malpractice Different in California?
- How Can I Prove a Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Claim?
- One Key Step to Proving Your Medical Malpractice Case
- I Think My Doctor Prescribed the Wrong Medication. How Do I Tell?
- How Do I Prove My Doctor is Liable for Medical Malpractice?
- What are the Steps to a Medical Malpractice Case in California?
- Is a Side Effect Evidence of Medical Malpractice?
- Am I Able to Represent a Family Member in Court Who's Suffered From Medical Malpractice?
- Are California Doctors Protected Against Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
- What Do Courts Need in California Prove a Medical Malpractice Case?
- What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in California?
- What Determines the Possibility of Medical Malpractice?
- Medical Malpractice: Hurried Doctor Visits May Cause Misdiagnoses
- Brain Disease Signs Are Seen in Live Patients for the First Time
- California’s Non-Economic Damages Cap and What that Means for You
- Cancer Misdiagnosis: Which Types are Often Overlooked?
- Heart Device Causes Severe, Life-Threatening Infections
- Study Finds that One Third of Asthma Patients are Misdiagnosed
- Can MRIs Help Prevent Birth Injuries?
- Hospital and Medical Laboratory Tests Can Be Wrong
- Superbugs in California Hospitals
- Heart Attack Symptoms in Women are More Likely to be Misdiagnosed
- More Women are Opting for C-Sections. What are the Risks?
- What is the Impact of the California Hospital Penalty Program?
- The Benefits of Electronic Medical Records
- Maternal Mortality Rates On the Rise in the United States: Are These Deaths Preventable?
- Is Your Doctor on Probation?
- Medical Errors Are One of the Leading Causes of Death in the US
- The Real Risk of Dirty Medical Scopes
- Medical Misdiagnosis is More Common Than You Think
- Sterilization of Medical Equipment
- Choosing a Surgeon for Elective Procedures
- New Study Finds Too Many Medical Diagnosis Errors
- Home or Hospital: Best Place to Have a Safe Birth?
- Safety Programs Decrease Tragedies During Childbirth
- Nearly 40 Percent of California Hospitals Receive Failing Grades
- Will Sunshine Fix Pharmaceutical Payments To Doctors?
- 10 Patient Safety Tips
- What UDI Means to Medical Patients
- Saving Yourself From Medical Mistakes
- Radiation Overdoses Coming To Light Following Brain Perfusion CT Scans
- New Medical Safety Practices Could Help Reduce Hospital Errors
- Patient Transfers Leading Cause Of Medical Errors
- Most Hospital Errors Go Unreported Report Shows Need For Change
- More Hospital Acquired Infections Are Causing Death
- Medical Devices Approved By The FDA Can Still Be Harmful
- Common Birth Injuries and Their Causes
- Heart Attack Misdiagnosis Is More Common In Women
- An Outcry Demanding Oversight Of Over Radiation
- A Delay in the ER Could Cost a Life or Limb
- Birth Injuries at Alta Bates Medical Center
- Medical Errors & Medication Mistakes at California Pacific Medical Centers
- Medication Errors are Just one Reason Highland Hospital is Poorly Rated
- Medical Malpractice at John Muir Medical Centers
- Surgical Errors Continue to Harm Patients at Zuckerberg Hospital
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