Has this happened to you? You rush your seven-year-old to the ER with severe stomach pain, but doctors send you home calling it "just a stomach bug." Only to discover days later that it was appendicitis with complications that could have been prevented. Or maybe your...
Trust is the cornerstone of the patient-physician relationship. Patients place their well-being in the hands of medical professionals, expecting quality care, expertise, and compassion. Medical malpractice serves as a stark reminder of the fallibility of human...
We expect to receive quality care and attention when we visit a doctor or hospital. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is a harsh reality that can have devastating consequences. Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, with studies...
More than ever, doctors’ time with each patient they see is limited. Doctors who work for large medical systems may be expected to see a certain number of people each day. That can leave patients who are already tense because of their surroundings or intimidated by...
Gaslighting is a term that comes from the movie Gaslight, which was made in the 1940s. In the film, one character manipulates his spouse, trying to make her think that she is out of touch with reality. He does this by making changes to that reality, such as dimming...
Children are particularly vulnerable when they receive medical care because, unlike adults, they cannot fully advocate for themselves. Their heightened dependency on the judgment and care of healthcare providers makes the occurrence of pediatric malpractice...
A failure to diagnose can have catastrophic consequences for victims. Victims and family members who are facing a misdiagnosis should be familiar with the legal protections available to them. What is a failure to diagnose? A misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose or...
Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider fails to meet the standard of care while treating a patient, leading to injury or harm. Identifying the common factors contributing to medical malpractice can help both patients and health care providers reduce...
Individuals injured by medical professional may decide to file a lawsuit against that provider. This enables them to try to recover the damages they’re dealing with because of a potential malpractice issue. Trying to prove that a medical professional didn’t meet their...
Sometimes, in Chicago as is true everywhere, when the complexities of healthcare meet the challenges of pregnancy, the question arises: Can a miscarriage be misdiagnosed? A misdiagnosed miscarriage occurs in scenarios where pregnant women are falsely informed that...