Oftentimes, we associate medical malpractice and negligence with our doctors. However, sometimes the fault is not on the doctor but on the nurse instead. The nurse has specific duties, and failure to do those correctly can lead the nurse to… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘hospital negligence’
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Common Types of Hospital Negligence
Not only are hospitals responsible for hiring knowledgeable and skilled medical staff to provide proper care to patients, but these hospitals are also responsible for the actions of each staff member they employ. When a patient is harmed due to… Read More
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Can Poor Staffing Lead to Medical Malpractice?
Not enough staff on hand is a common problem across many industries. For example, getting your server’s attention to order your meal or finding an employee to help you in a retail store may take forever. However, when there are… Read More
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Common Types of Hospital Negligence
No one enjoys going to the hospital when they’re ill, but sometimes it’s necessary. Some illnesses and injuries require medical expertise that can only be provided at a hospital. Though we don’t enjoy going, we also don’t expect going to… Read More
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Emergency Room Malpractice
Emergency rooms are one of the most chaotic places in a hospital. There are doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals constantly rushing to help any patient that walks in the door. If you need urgent care and can not wait… Read More
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Types of Medication Errors
When you go to the hospital or doctor’s office to be treated, you expect to be given the utmost standard of care and that all the medical professionals will provide the treatment you need. Unfortunately, it happens far too often… Read More
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What is Hospital Negligence and Who is Responsible for it?
Hospital negligence occurs when the employees of a hospital fail to provide the standard of care or ignore a patient’s needs. Being admitted to a hospital can be a very overwhelming and stressful experience. It is expected that the medical… Read More
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Infections and Hospital Liability
Anyone admitted to a hospital expects that they can trust the medical professionals to treat their condition without furthering harm. But many people may not know about the risks of catching a possibly fatal infection from the hospital. There will… Read More
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Common Types of Hospital Negligence
A hospital visit is often an intense and stressful situation. Whether you are going for a scheduled procedure or an emergency, you certainly aren’t expecting to be injured by an act of negligence. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can easily occur through… Read More
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A Hospital’s Liability for Infections
When you are admitted to a hospital, you trust that the medical professionals will be able to treat your condition, not make it worse. But you could contract a potentially life-threatening infection from the hospital. Although there are always a… Read More