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Surgical procedures may be necessary to treat many types of medical conditions, but they come with several risks. Proper planning and safety precautions can help minimize these risks and maximize the patient’s chances for success. At many teaching hospitals, however, it has become common...
Stryker has recalled over 13,000 Lifepak 15 monitors/defibrillator units amid 58 complaints and reports of six fatalities associated with malfunctioning equipment. The defibrillator machine delivers an electronic shock to the heart during a cardiac emergency. The malfunction of the Lifepak 15 defibrillators delays the...
A new study from the National Safety Council (NSC) found that for the first time on record, Americans are at greater risk of dying from an opioid overdose than in a car accident. The study analyzed federal and state statistics on preventable injuries and...
Medical devices that are surgically implanted can give patients relief without the hassle of strict pill regimens or frequent doctor visits. When these devices fail, however, they can be difficult to remove or replace; in some cases, patients may be attached to a defective...
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has named March 10-16, 2019 as Patient Safety Awareness Week. The annual initiative fosters heightened communication around topics related to consumer safety, awareness, and education. A significant aspect of this platform centers around discussions regarding medical errors and malpractice,...
The family of deceased Soundgarden singer and songwriter Chris Cornell is suing his former physician for allegedly over-prescribing medication. Cornell’s family is asserting that a high amount of Ativan led to his death. The lawsuit names his physician and staff members, and was filed...
Doctors notoriously work long hours in commonly stressful situations. Every day, they have the constant pressure of medical malpractice claims. Unsurprisingly, between long hours and stress, many physicians experience a burnout. According to a 2017 Medscape Physician Lifestyle Report, 50 percent of U.S. physicians...