Surgical Errors

Surgical errors happen all too often in hospitals all across Georgia and the rest of the country. There are many different ways you can be a victim of a surgical error. You might not realize you are a victim until you've been sent home from the hospital and something...

Surgical errors are all too common throughout Georgia and the rest of the country. When these mistakes are made, it can lead to traumatic injuries and even death for the patient. Surgical errors are a form of medical malpractice, which means the plaintiff can file a...

A recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) captures how doctors who follow safety protocols can protect both their patients and themselves by doing so. The researchers refer to a medical provider's obligation to adhere to patient safety...

Every year, approximately 135 million people visit hospital emergency rooms throughout the United States. You don't want to find yourself in this position, but you never know when you'll require emergency care. Here are some of the many things you can do to help your...

Whatever kind of surgery you need to have, there's always the possibility that something could go wrong. There's even a possibility that your surgeon will make a mistake. Here's the sobering reality: According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there...

If your doctor suggests surgery, you should strongly consider the benefits of this treatment plan. Regardless of the reason and intended outcome, it's important to have a clear idea of what you're getting into so that you can plan accordingly. Here are three important...

Going under the knife for the purpose of plastic surgery carries with it many of the same risks that other surgeries have. The fact that you choose to have an aesthetic surgery does not mean that you should be subject to any lower safety standards. If you had a bad...

Any type of surgery, even one that is considered minor, will bring quite a bit of stress to your life. Not only do you have a medical issue that needs to be addressed, but you may also have some concerns about the procedure itself. Even though surgical errors are...

Your doctor tells you, before you go in for surgery, that there are certain risks that go along with the procedure. You nod your head, thinking you understand. You've always been told that surgery is risky. But do you really know the type of risks that you face? Many...