A foundation of proper Ohio medical care is correctly diagnosing of sickness or injuries. However, misdiagnosis is the main cause for medical malpractice lawsuits involving patients who were children, according to a recent study.
Medical record confidentiality threatened
Ohio medical negligence is not limited to surgical error or misdiagnosis. Although laws, such as the Health Insurance and Portability Act (HIPAA), are intended to protect patient information, there have been concerns over health care workers looking through medical records for curiosity instead of legitimate care. This has prompted medical malpractice lawsuits in states.
Falls kill about 1,800 U.S. nursing-home residents annually
Transitioning a parent into life at a nursing home or continuing care facility can prove emotional and difficult under the best of circumstances. However, it can be even more of a struggle if you have concerns about the quality of care your parent will receive while there.
Malfunctioning medical device information being suppressed
Physician negligence may cause a surgical or other fatal medical error. Malfunctioning medical devices can also play a large role in medical malpractice. However, a recent report shows that the US Food and Drug Administration grants exemptions allowing them to file reports on faulty equipment in a database that is hidden from doctors and researchers.
Ohio truck driver deemed hazardous to public safety
Truck drivers may pose a threat to the public. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) may declare truckers as an imminent threat to the public health and safety and take them off the road. Late last year, it found that an Ohio truck driver constituted an immediate threat after two fatal truck accidents.
