Delivering The Help You Need
Telemedicine is now a permanent fixture in Georgia’s healthcare system. Whether it’s a routine consultation, a mental health session or a post-op check-in, more providers are meeting patients through screens than in exam rooms. But this convenience brings with it a...
Medical misdiagnosis often creates serious health complications for patients seeking treatment. Georgia courts handle these cases as distinct medical malpractice claims that demand specific types of proof. Your success in proving a failure to diagnose depends on...
The arrival of a newborn should be a joyous occasion. However, sometimes complications arise during labor and delivery that result in birth injuries. These injuries can range from minor to severe, with lifelong consequences for the child and their family. While no...
Medical malpractice remains a significant concern in healthcare, especially for older patients who are often more vulnerable due to multiple health issues and frequent need for medical care. The complexities of medical malpractice cases involving older patients are...
When doctors make mistakes, their errors can not only impact your health but also lead to physical pain and emotional suffering. These challenges are less visible than injuries or new medical challenges, but they can still change the course of your life. What should...
Patients in intensive care units and other inpatient hospital settings may acquire central line-associated bloodstream infections or CLASBIs. These all-too-common hospital-acquired infections result from germs entering patients' bloodstream via central lines or...
Artificial intelligence is swiftly altering the landscape of many American industries, including healthcare. The use of AI in medical settings is not a futuristic concept. It is a current reality in many hospitals and clinics in southern Georgia, where AI assists in...
Medication errors are a leading cause of preventable patient harm. The mistakes can occur at various stages of healthcare delivery, including prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, administering and monitoring medications. If and when these mistakes happen, the...
A person who does not have adequate experience in the medical field will not know medical terms and jargon. They could not tell the difference between a laminectomy and a neurotomy. Therefore, consent alone is not enough. A doctor cannot perform any medical procedure...
If you're dealing with the symptoms of a disease or other ailments, you probably take several kinds of medication. You also have faith in your doctor to give the correct dose, volume and type of medication to relieve your issues. Unfortunately, medication errors are...