Medical malpractice cases can be devastating, especially when they involve newborns. One such case is meconium aspiration, a condition where a baby inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into their lungs during or shortly after birth. New and expectant...
Medical Malpractice
What to do when you receive a medical misdiagnosis
Receiving a medical misdiagnosis can be a distressing experience. In Pennsylvania, you have legal options to address the effects of this situation. It is important to stay informed about your rights and take appropriate steps to address the problem. Get a second...
When should people not have laser eye surgery?
Thanks to laser eye surgery, people who suffer from vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism have a possibility of correcting their vision. Laser surgery works by reshaping the cornea to change how light enters the eye and focuses on the...
Top misdiagnosed cancers in women
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and early diagnosis can make a big difference in treatment outcomes. Unfortunately, some types of cancer in women often go misdiagnosed or undetected until they reach advanced stages. These misdiagnoses can...
5 steps to take when your doctor does not listen to your concerns
The doctor-patient relationship is a partnership built on trust, respect and effective communication. Your health and well-being rely heavily on this relationship. When your doctor does not listen to your concerns, you may feel frustrated and ignored. It is important...
Survey shows staffing shortages at 94% of American nursing homes
Moving a parent into a Pennsylvania nursing home is not always easy. Yet, in many cases, your parent may need more care and attention than you may realistically provide. Many people who move parents into nursing homes do so because they want to make sure their parents...
Did you experience a delay in diagnosis?
You make an appointment with your doctor to get answers for the symptoms you experience. While some conditions may take a while to diagnose, what happens if your doctor fails to diagnose you timely, and you find that your condition is worse? Medical professionals need...
Should you get a second opinion after a serious diagnosis?
When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, it can affect everyone in their lives. From work colleagues, family members and friends, everyone shifts their focus to help care for the person. After diagnosis, the next steps are often surgery, chemotherapy or radiation....
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy explained
When you enter a hospital or birthing center to give birth, you expect your healthcare team to be competent and experienced. You do not expect to experience significant medical errors or birth injuries. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs when an infant...
Is it medical malpractice if doctors fail to refer you?
Medical errors may lead to serious long-term health consequences for patients. In certain cases, it may even result in death. In fact, in 2018, only cancer and heart disease led to more deaths than mistakes by healthcare providers. One action, or rather, lack of...