Serving The Injured In New York And Pennsylvania
It may seem obvious that a physician must get consent from a patient before administering medical treatment or performing a procedure. But informed consent is more than just a signature on a form. Healthcare providers must make sure that patients have a clear...
After visiting the doctor for evaluation of your symptoms, you might feel relieved having been given a diagnosis. While the severity and prognosis of your condition may be disheartening, at least you know what you need to do moving forward to give yourself the best...
Having a major medical procedure, such as surgery, is often a scary experience, especially if you have never had one before. Before we agree to any type of medical procedure, we want to know exactly what we’re getting into. As a patient, you have your own unique...
You expect your medical providers to treat you with care and respect. You also anticipate that your doctor will provide you with a timely and accurate diagnosis, thereafter providing you with effective and safe medical care. Yet, all too often medical professionals...
Anesthesia is a great tool medical professionals can use to limit the pain patients experience during an operation. Depending on the type of anesthesia administered, a patient can have a nerve or bundle of nerves numbed, or their entire body can be rendered...
A doctor’s failure to diagnose your medical condition can have tragic consequences. It can allow your condition to fester and worsen, leaving you with more pain, an advanced condition, and a poorer prognosis. In the worst cases, those who are subjected to this type of...
If you’ve been injured by medical neglect, then you might feel overwhelmed and uncertain of where to turn for help. Your physical injuries can be excruciatingly painful, your mental well-being can be negatively impacted, and your financial stability can be devastated....
Moving the clocks forward an hour every spring for daylight saving time requires an adjustment to a person’s routines, body rhythms and planning. Most might equate this with their job, family life, getting enough sleep or watching for drivers who have not adapted to...
If you visit a healthcare professional, you expect to be treated and be on your way. Unfortunately, if you are a victim of medical malpractice because of a failure to diagnose, you could suffer long-term health consequences. Medical malpractice Medical malpractice is...
Surgery is supposed to make you healthier. After all, those who conduct these procedures receive years of extensive education and training so that they can provide you with competent care. Yet, all too often mistakes are made that leave innocent patients like you with...