Medical errors cause between 250,000 and 440,000 deaths each year in the United States with many of those occurring in Georgia. Countless others are injured. Many of those errors occur in the operating room as surgeons are 66% more likely to commit a medical error...
Medical malpractice laws apply to artificial intelligence
Knowing who to sue when artificial intelligence causes a medical-related injury is not always straightforward. The patient may not know whether to sue the robot, the doctor controlling the robot, or the manufacturer. There are med-mal laws in Georgia that apply to...
How can you handle a cancer misdiagnosis?
Being told by your doctor that you have cancer can be devastating. In Georgia, you expect that your diagnosis is correct, but your world can feel as though it's crumbling when you discover that you were misdiagnosed. It can be difficult to grasp the situation and deal...
What are the most common types of medical errors?
Sadly, medical errors can happen in Georgia. When they do, people can suffer injuries that can range from mild and temporary to severe and permanent. In the worst instances, a person can die. There are a few types of medical errors that are very common, but with the...
The most common types of surgical errors
Unfortunately, not all surgeries in Georgia go as planned. There are times in which medical malpractice takes place and causes a surgical error. These are the most common types of surgical errors that occur. Damaging tissues or organs A doctor can damage tissues or...
What is differential diagnosis and how can it confirm illness?
Experiencing difficulty being diagnosed with a medical condition in Georgia can be frustrating and scary. When you’re unsure about your condition, time is often of the essence, and a diagnosis is necessary to treatment. After you’ve seen doctors and had tests with no...
Oral cancer and diagnostic errors
People in Georgia and around the country know that early detection can be key to successfully fighting cancer. What they may not know is that oral cancer is one of the toughest ones to diagnose, and it has a high mortality rate. What's more, it's common for physicians...
“Never events:” Worst-case medical scenarios
You unquestionably have the right as a resident in Southern Georgia or elsewhere across the state to receive quality medical care when you need it. That doesn’t mean perfect care delivery. After all, doctors and other health care providers are only human. It does...
Increase your confidence with a second opinion
You may feel disheartened after receiving a complex medical diagnosis from your health care provider in Georgia. Sorting through the information and trying to make sense of how your condition will impact your life can cause confusion and emotional distress. Feelings...
Using communication to set expectations for medical care
People rely on their doctors to provide them with quality medical advice and treatment. When poor communication gets in the way, the risk of misdiagnosis, surgical errors and other forms of malpractice can compromise patient safety and well-being. While doctors agree...
