An outbreak of antibiotic resistant infections in California is highlighting the danger of antibiotic overuse. Patients treated at UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center have been exposed to an organism classified as Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), from a scope that carried the resistant bacteria. So far two patients have died and over 175 more are believed to […]
Who is Responsible for Patient Neglect?
What does patient neglect mean? There are different definitions of neglect, and they usually vary between patients, families, health care providers and institutions. Research suggests there are two types of neglect an individual might experience in a hospital or long-term care facility: procedure neglect and caring neglect. According to Reader and Gillespie (2013) “Procedure neglect […]
Common Pharmaceutical Injuries
Pharmaceutical injuries affect thousands of patients in the U.S. each year. Many individuals are unaware of the risks medical products and prescription drugs they rely on for improvements in their health may carry if they are not properly tested prior to being placed on the market. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) helps regulate the […]
The Dangers of a Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
There can be serious consequences for patients who are not diagnosed in a timely manner or are misdiagnosed with the wrong condition due to the negligence or incompetence of physicians, nurses, or other members of a hospital staff. Patients can see their symptoms worsen and may acquire new injuries as a result, or even die […]
Emergency Room Errors Can Have Serious Consequences
When someone goes to an emergency room, they typically do not expect their condition to be worsened by the treatment they receive. Individuals who entrust their care to emergency room doctors and supporting medical personnel usually expect that they will be provided the best care possible for their medical issue. However, emergency room errors can […]
Is Cerebral Palsy Preventable?
Cerebral palsy is known to affect an estimated 500,000 people in the U.S. The causes of the condition, which is identified as a group of motor conditions or a movement disorder that leads to physical disability in different parts of the body, are not always known in many cases, but there are risk factors that […]
Dealing With Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic injuries are those associated with the musculoskeletal system. Serious conditions of the musculoskeletal system can occur under a number of circumstances; however, musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, and other conditions may also be linked to accidents of various types and can, like any traumatic injury, be life altering for victims. Many times this type of […]
