Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
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A study published by the Institute of Medicine reports that 98,000 people die every year from medical negligence. Medical malpractice is strictly defined by the law as providing medical care that does not meet professionally accepted standards or acting negligently by failing to provide the proper care. Medical malpractice lawsuits are accepted and filed by… Read More »
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As if medical malpractice wasn’t enough to worry about, dental malpractice is also becoming a widespread problem. ABC News recently brought this issue to the public’s attention by the grandmother of a young girl who died as a result of dental treatment. The cause of her death was an unsafe level of sedation before a… Read More »
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Pradaxa is a prescription medication that thins the blood of people who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. This is a heart condition that leads to an irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation is not caused by problems with the valves of the heart. Doctors prescribe Pradaxa to patients in order to reduce the risk of stroke… Read More »
