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Is Medicare Increasing Patients’ Risks For Medical Malpractice?
One of the most important functions assigned to doctors is to make the best decision for their patients under any circumstances. The Hippocratic Oath requires that doctors practice medicine honestly and keep patients from harm, but what if outside influences create a conflict of interest for doctors? Medicare’s Influence on Medical Decisions Federal rules regarding…
Family Of Allegedly Murdered Hospital Patient Files Lawsuit
Many, or even most, instances of alleged medical malpractice in a hospital setting, be it in Connecticut or anyplace else, are leveled at people who are employed by or work at the facility. Surgical mistakes, unsanitary conditions and failure to follow proper procedures can all be sources of hospital negligence. Who is Responsible When a…
Misdiagnosis Of Cancer Results In Death, $16.7 Million Verdict
Anyone in Connecticut who goes to an emergency room with symptoms of pain or discomfort is looking for a diagnosis that will ease his or her suffering. Many patients can be relieved of their symptoms with immediate or short-term treatment. When a doctor fails to diagnose a serious disease that ultimately results in the death…
Dentist’s License Suspended After Patients Injured, 1 Killed
A Connecticut dentist, who is one of only a few in the state permitted to perform conscious sedation on his patients, has been accused of three instances of malpractice over the past three years. He is presently fighting before the State Dental Commission to save his career. Whether he is successful or not, he may…
Report Identifies Connecticut VA Hospital Cleanliness Problems
Some of the most serious accusations against Veterans Administration hospitals across the nation – such as secret waiting lists and alleged extraordinary waiting times for appointments – have not been linked to VA facilities in Connecticut. However, recent findings from a report by the VA’s Inspector General indicate that Connecticut’s VA facilities may in fact…
Test Mistakes Can Be A Costly Form Of Medical Malpractice
Mistakes can happen throughout the health care industry and testing errors can cost patients gravely. Failure to diagnose existing medical conditions and inaccurately diagnosing patients’ illnesses are dangerous mistakes and may leave patients without the care they need. Why Diagnostic Errors Pose a Serious Threat to Safety Diagnostic errors are linked to billions of dollars…
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settled Over Kidney Thrown In Trash
There is no denying that hospital negligence can take many forms. Misdiagnosis, delayed medical assistance, emergency room errors, and surgical errors happen too often. Even so, it was surprising to hear about a patient who woke up after a procedure only to learn that a nurse accidentally threw away the organ that she was meant…