Medical Malpractice

As reported in Forbes, a lawsuit was recently filed in California against health insurer Cigna for using a software system which allowed healthcare claims to be systematically rejected in a matter of seconds without doctors ever opening patient medical records. The...

Most people have a primary care physician who they see for routine concerns. People tend to deeply trust the physician who oversees their care. In modern medicine in the United States, primary care physicians are, essentially, medical gatekeepers. They evaluate...

Just like any other medical professional, dentists have a duty of care to provide their patients with a certain standard of service. Failure to do so can result in them facing a medical malpractice claim. This can manifest in a number of ways and can give rise to a...

Cancer is one of the most feared medical conditions for most people. Important advances have been made in detecting and treating all types of cancers – although some more than others. Early diagnosis is key to being able to treat cancer before it spreads. However, in...

Delicate medical procedures like surgeries require the utmost care by the entire operating team. Any slip-ups at any stage can be deadly to the patient. Unfortunately, negligence often plays out during surgery, with thousands of cases reported annually. Mistakes can...

Clinical trials play a crucial role in medical advances -- from getting vaccines on the market to testing new cancer treatments. Some people participate to get access to potentially life-saving treatments not yet available. Others just want to earn a little extra...

Medication manufacturers have to thoroughly test the drugs they produce before releasing them to the public. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scrutinizes claims about the safety and efficacy of a medication. The manufacturer will need to fund research that...

Most people assume that a doctor knows what they are doing and that nothing will go wrong during treatment. While it’s the case in many instances, doctors and other health practitioners can make potentially deadly mistakes when discharging their duties. Depending on...

Medication errors are prevalent in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. Whether it is due to negligence or lack of communication, medication errors lead to preventable injuries, some that prove fatal. According to a one news report, medication errors in...