When you think about doctors in training, you likely picture eager young faces in white coats, ready to heal the world. You may trust them and hospitals to take good care of your children, should they need care. What happens if these trainees make mistakes that hurt...
Medical Malpractice
Can prescription errors be fatal?
Taking medicine can be one of the most effective ways to treat various illnesses and symptoms associated with multiple health issues. Physicians and pharmacists typically work together to help patients access the medicine they need and take it correctly. But...
Expert witnesses’ role in a Georgia medical malpractice claim
A medical malpractice claim is a complex pursuit because it is at the intersection of medical science and legal practice. If an individual believes that they or a loved one sustained injuries from receiving substandard medical care, causation is often challenging to...
5 signs of medical gaslighting
When you have something going on with your health, you expect your medical provider to treat your concerns with respect and compassion – not dismiss or downplay them. Unfortunately, medical gaslighting isn’t uncommon. Medical gaslighting involves a healthcare provider...
Locked-in Syndrome: The impact of handoff failures
There's a significant role that doctors and others in health care need to fill. They need to give their patients the best treatment from when they arrive until they leave. The duty involves more than identifying and treating health problems. For doctors, it also...
If a doctor’s apology can’t be used in court, what good is it?
If you’re considering taking legal action for medical malpractice, you may already be aware that Georgia is one of the relatively few states where a doctor or other medical professional’s apology for an error or negligence can’t be used as evidence against them. Most...
Diagnostic failures can lead to worse cancer outcomes
Reaching an accurate diagnosis can take quite a bit of time. The first step in the process usually involves a doctor discussing symptoms and concerns with the patient. They then have the option of ordering special medical tests. Modern diagnostic tools include imaging...
Who cares for you in an ER can affect your outcome
A visit to the emergency room is usually a stressful time for the patient. They count on the medical team that sees them to provide care that meets or exceeds the standard of care. They certainly don’t expect that they will receive care leaving them in worse shape...
Can a doctor amputate the wrong limb?
Doctors sometimes have the difficult responsibility of advising their patients to amputate a limb to prevent an infection or disease from spreading or worsening. Unfortunately, sometimes a doctor can amputate the wrong limb. It may seem like an unthinkable mistake,...
Breast cancer is one of the most misdiagnosed conditions
Did you know that about 13% of American women are expected to develop breast cancer at some point in their lives? It is one of the most common cancers affecting women, and it afflicts men as well. Unfortunately, breast cancer can be misdiagnosed by healthcare...