The last thing anybody wants to think about when coming to a hospital is getting worse, not better, mainly due to hospital-acquired infection. Not only are hospital-acquired infections common, but they are on the rise in many states across the…
Patients who undergo surgery not only place their trust on a surgeon’s hands, but patients also trust anesthesiologists to make appropriate decisions throughout the medical procedure. When these medical caretakers fail to act according to the medical standard of care,…
Even though the role of an anesthesiologist can be just as important as the surgeon, most patients do not consider the importance of anesthesia until the day of the surgery. The aftermath of an anesthesia error can be very serious…
Recent data shows that about 1 in every 250,000 patients pass away as a result of anesthesia complications. In many surgical procedures, the process of administering anesthesia is one of the most dangerous parts. Unfortunately, anesthesia errors and complications occur…
A person who is injured or sick has the right to expect a certain standard of care when he or she is being treated in a medical facility in the State of California. Although in most cases, the medical staff…
Anesthesia is an essential sedative that can help to prevent a patient from feeling pain during a medical procedure. The administration of anesthesia, however, does not come without risk. A medical mishap can occur at any time when anesthesia is…
Without a doubt, Kaiser Permanente is one of the biggest medical health delivery systems in the United States. With over 9 million members, Kaiser Permanente mandates that all of its organization members resolve all medical malpractice claims and disputes through…
According to a KTLA post in November of 2016, a California mother sued a health care provider for her son’s delayed diagnosis. A Long Beach mother claimed that doctors misdiagnosed her then 8-month-old son’s injury. He allegedly had a penny…
