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When General Practitioners Fail to Diagnose Heart Disease

New research published in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety reveals that close to 25 percent of patients with a misdiagnosis of heart attack or coronary artery disease had a history of cardiovascular disease. The research was conducted by CRICO Strategies and The Doctors Company. Unfortunately, failing to recognize the signs or » Read More


Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes the brain to stop producing dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls a person’s ability to regulate their movements and their emotions. Some of the most common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, including muscle rigidity, tremors, changes in one’s gait, and slurred speech, are often mistaken as signs of » Read More


Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Rising Payouts in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

According to a new study, payouts are on the rise for medical malpractice lawsuits. Researchers reviewed statistics from the National Practitioner Data Bank, which tracks medical malpractice payments, to accumulate the numbers. During 1992-1996, the largest payout for a malpractice suit was nearly $290,000, and rose almost 25 percent at the highest level to over » Read More


Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Stricter Malpractice Laws

When a patient is admitted to the hospital for surgery, his or her life is literally in the hands of the surgeon who is performing the procedure. Although the vast majority of surgeons are qualified and skilled, they are also human and capable of making mistakes. Those who support stricter medical malpractice laws believe that » Read More


Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Drug-Resistant Superbugs

Every day, doctors prescribe antibiotics for their patients who have developed an illness or infection. In most cases, these medications are extremely effective when prescribed and used properly. Over the years, there has been a steady and alarming rise of drug-resistant superbugs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a Nevada resident » Read More


Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Female Doctors

The next time you or a loved is admitted to the hospital, you may want to consider requesting a female doctor. According to new research, patients who are treated by female doctors have better survival rates and are less likely to be hospitalized again after they have received treatment, compared to patients treated by their » Read More


Baltimore Birth Injury Lawyers: Multi-Million Dollar Settlement

When something goes wrong in an otherwise routine pregnancy, it is imperative that the mother and unborn baby receive immediate medical attention. If this treatment is delayed for any reason, it can have devastating consequences, including severe, permanent brain damage. Unfortunately, this is what happened to a Chicago family 12 years ago when their son » Read More


Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Reducing Violence in Hospitals

Doctors, nurses, orderlies, and other healthcare professionals dedicate themselves every day to providing quality, compassionate care to hospital patients and their families. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in violent behavior directed at hospital staff over the past two years. This violent behavior can affect the level of care a patient receives and can also » Read More