A Washington Post article of October 1, 2013 stated that approximately five million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Misdiagnosis is common. The disease is frequently confused with dementia. The symptoms are similar. The treatment is different. The cause … Continue reading
Accounting Malpractice is Similar to Legal Malpractice Accountant malpractice is similar to legal malpractice. It is a breach of contract action. The contract is between the client and the accountant. The contract is for services. The services may be tax … Continue reading
Identifying The Injuries Claims against nursing homes may be for falls, bed sores, lack of hydration or other forms of neglect. Patients have a right to treatment with respect. Bed sores, also called pressure sores, are a common problem in … Continue reading
Drug Injuries From Off-Label Use Off-label use is a use other than what the manufacturer has stated in writing is the intended use of a drug. For instance a drug may have been approved for one use by the FDA. … Continue reading
What is Medical Malpractice? It is substandard care by a health care provider that injures a patient. In a malpractice action the patient must prove what is the standard of care. In addition the patient must prove a breach of … Continue reading
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has standards as to the care of diabetes. If these are complied with, they provide the means to bring the blood sugar of most diabetics under control. Daily testing of blood sugar by the patient … Continue reading
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s A Washington Post article of October 1, 2013 stated that approximately five million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Misdiagnosis is common. The disease is frequently confused with dementia. Although the symptoms are similar, treatment … Continue reading
Team Approach The team approach in medicine may have arrived. In a December 2, 2012 article in The Washington Post a young doctor reported on the team approach. The team approach involves a team leader. This is the primary person … Continue reading
Eye Surgery Eye surgery is becoming more and more common as our population ages. As a result ophthalmological medical malpractice in eye surgery is more common. There are several things that may create the need for eye surgery. Ophthalmological Medical … Continue reading
Obstetric medical malpractice is most often seen in birth injuries . Brachial plexus and cerebral palsy are common outcomes. Also it is seen in other area of decision making. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Vaginal birth after cesarean is on the … Continue reading
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