Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Top Areas For A Mistake
It is no secret that physicians, nurses, and staff in a hospital’s emergency department can get extremely busy with patient care. There are, however, times when emergency room staff overlook something in a medical chart or neglect to ask questions that are vital to care. Emergency departments are crucial to patient care as they see … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice & Primary Care Physicians
Connecticut medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to properly diagnose a patient and that failure leaves the patient with a permanent, significant injury, including death. A recent study from a medical insurance provider reports that primary care providers have a high risk of medical malpractice claims due to the expanded role of their … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 3 In 5 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable
According to new research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 60% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Pregnancy-related deaths can happen up to one year after a woman gives birth. Connecticut medical malpractice occurs when an obstetrician fails to refer a patient to a specialist, improperly monitors a condition, or makes a medical error during … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Patient Hand-Offs Need To Be Thorough
Patient hand-offs, whether a patient is airlifted to another healthcare facility or transferred from the emergency room to another part of the hospital, are chock full of areas potential gaps in care that could be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. Unclear discharge instructions and improper medication reconciliations can leave patients feeling unsure of what to do … Keep reading…
When Post-Surgical Infection Is Connecticut Medical Malpractice
There are several reasons why a patient might suffer an infection following a procedure. Natural bodily reactions to surgery are normal, but it’s when an infection may have been avoided that you might have a Connecticut medical malpractice case. If you believe that a surgical infection was the direct result of negligence, contact our office. … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 6 Common Birth Injuries
Not all birth injuries are the result of Connecticut medical malpractice, but some of them are. Unfortunately, that means many injuries could have been prevented with reasonable medical care. Below you will find six of the most common birth injuries caused by medical negligence. Brachial palsies, like Erb’s palsy and Klumpke’s palsy, occur when nerves … Keep reading…
Hospital Negligence: Are Physicians Really Burned Out Or Is It Something More?
Every employer has workplace culture: the way people feel about working there, the amount of stress employees are under, and much more. Physician burnout can potentially put patients at risk and patient safety errors can be considered Connecticut medical malpractice depending on the circumstances. New information published found that these burnout symptoms can be remedied. … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 10 Patient Safety Concerns
Connecticut medical malpractice occurs when there is a deviation from the standard of care that leaves the patient with a significant, permanent injury including death. There are times when hospitals and their employees are liable for these injuries. It is also no secret hospitals and health care providers are looking to streamline their processes. This … Keep reading…
Opioid Overdoses Caused 1,000 Connecticut Deaths In 2018
The opioid epidemic continues to have a strong foothold in Connecticut. The Connecticut Medical Examiner recently released information regarding opioid deaths. In 2018, there were 1,017 deaths in the state caused from opioid overdose. Seventy-six of the deaths last year were from the pain-killing drug fentanyl. Drugs in the opioid family include illegal forms, like … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Maternal Complications High In US
Medical complications can occur during the delivery of a new baby, and doctors are prepared to handle such complications. However, sometimes, complications occur that doctors or nurse midwives overlook. Complications can take many forms and can occur during the prenatal period as well as during the baby’s delivery that could be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. … Keep reading…
