Most people will deal with a misdiagnosis at one point or another during their lives. For example, someone who has blood work performed might end up diagnosed with anemia or another condition only to find out later that it was not an accurate test because they hadn't...
You deserve compensation for surgical errors
Surgical errors are truly unacceptable events. When a surgeon walks into a surgery, all of their focus has to be on the patient. Others working with them need to understand the job at hand and do everything they can to get the patient through the surgery successfully...
The harm of overtreatment
When people feel under the weather, they go to the doctor's office. They expect to receive care, but one study has found that many doctors often give patients too much treatment. According to PLOS ONE, about 21 percent of all medical care is completely...
Woman faces 20 years for drug user’s overdose
A fatal overdose causes more than just a death. It leads to families suffering. People who sell drugs that lead to an overdose can also face charges for murder. According to an Oct. 15 report, a judge in Franklin County ordered a woman to 20 years in prison after...
Why are there medical errors in emergency rooms?
When you go to the emergency room, it's under the impression that you are very ill or badly hurt. Most people wouldn't turn to the emergency room without good reason. America's emergency rooms are in a state of chaos, many believe. The trouble is that long wait times,...
Misdiagnoses: Getting the right treatment matters for your health
Misdiagnoses often occur because of the similarities between illnesses. People who struggle with chest pain, for example, could have a heart problem, lung disease or even a back injury. It's up to a medical provider to narrow down the possibilities and determine the...
Does it really matter if you were Mirandized? Maybe not
Thanks to many crime shows and movies, many people in Hinesville believe they can avoid criminal convictions if the police do not read their Miranda rights during their arrests. The rights inform alleged offenders that their statements can become evidence against...
Drug offenses can lead to decades in prison: Learn more
There are many strict laws regarding drug abuse and possession in Georgia. If you are caught with drugs, you could face serious fines and penalties. These penalties vary based on the type of drug you're discovered with and the potential for that drug to lead to abuse....
Why do misdiagnoses happen?
One of the most common reasons that doctors face medical malpractice lawsuits is because of misdiagnoses. A misdiagnosis can occur for many reasons, from a patient not giving the medical provider enough information to the medical provider failing to order the correct...
How can hospitals avoid ‘never events?’
One of the most common surgical errors is known as a 'never event.' A never event is a surgical event that never should have happened under the correct circumstances. For example, a surgeon should never leave a sponge inside a patient. Similarly, a surgeon should...