When we go to an Ohio physician with a medical issue, we expect them to properly diagnose our condition, order the right tests and recommend the best possible course of treatment. If we choose to consent to the treatment, the physician and other medical professionals...
Misdiagnosis is a common form of medical malpractice
We often hear about medical negligence claims stemming from mistakes made during surgery or throughout the course of treatment of a patient. However, many medical malpractice claims stem from the diagnosis of the patient's condition. Misdiagnosis of a patient's...
Establishing fault in medical malpractice claims
We trust doctors and nurses to adhere to applicable standards of care when treating us and our loved ones. Unfortunately, some medical professionals are negligent when treating patients, and that negligence results in catastrophic injury or death. Patients can hold...
Guiding you through a medical malpractice action
Going to the doctor may seem like a routine activity. When one gets ill or is injured, medical professionals are relied on. But what happens when the care of a doctor is what is causing a patient pain or their current ailment? It can be difficult to ascertain at...
Considering a recent study on medical errors
When we fall ill or suffer an injury, we are likely to seek out help and assistance from medical professionals. Whether it is something minor or a severe medical condition, patients trust doctors and nurses to diagnose their ailments, care for them and treat their...
Wrong site, procedure and patient surgery
Patients who underwent wrong-site surgery, an incorrect procedure or a procedure intended for another patient may face terrifying and catastrophic consequences. This medical malpractice is known as wrong-site, wrong procedure, wrong patient errors. These WSPEs are...
Misdiagnosis cited for medical malpractice involving children
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.The top malpractice claim involving...
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...
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...
Supreme Court may allow lawsuits against military
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering an appeal that may have an impact on military families in Ohio and across the country. The Court is considering whether it will review the 68-year-old legal doctrine that protects the Department of Defense from medical malpractice...