2014 Articles

The Dangers of Bariatric Surgery for Children

The number of obese children has reached an alarming level, not only in the United States, but all over the world. Some parents are opting for bariatric surgery for their kids to help them lose ...
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Missouri Medical Malpractice and Surgical Errors

Having surgery is one of the most vulnerable situations a patient will experience. During the surgery, the patient is normally under anesthesia, which makes the patient completely dependent on the ...
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Medical Malpractice and Oral Cancer

This year, oral cancer will take the lives of over 8,000 persons. A large number of oral cancer cases are diagnosed by doctors and dentists each year. However, it has been observed that although most ...
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Filing a Lawsuit for a Medication Error

In the United States, over 1 million medication errors occur every year, 20 percent of which are life threatening. Thirty percent of the medication errors occur when the drug is prescribed, another 12 ...
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Mistakes in LASIK Eye Surgery that result in Injury Claims

Numerous eye problems can be successfully treated through LASIK eye surgery. However, legal claims can be filed by a patient if something goes wrong. There are some important factors to establish the ...
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The Innocent Seller and Foreign Manufacturer

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Collateral Source Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases

The collateral source rule is the legal precept that can affect the amount recovered by an injured party in a claim for medical malpractice. This rule is normally used by doctors and insurance ...
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Pharmacist Malpractice in Missouri

Pharmacists have a duty of care towards their patients and could be sued if they fail to meet the appropriate standard of care. Breach of duty of care is a serious reason for pharmacist malpractice ...
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Who Can Be Sued For Medical Malpractice?

There are many people who find it difficult to determine which parties can be sued for medical malpractice. This is why it is advised that you immediately get in touch with a competent medical ...
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Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer affects millions of men across the world. The earlier it is detected the better. Early intervention can help treat the condition and prevent further complications. Health experts ...
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How to Handle a Case of Medical Negligence

First and foremost, it's important to have an exclusive understanding of what a medical negligence claim entails. A medical negligence claim is any legal action taken by a patient who suffers due ...
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Study Finds that Mammogram Tests May Result in About 20 Percent False Negatives

The husband of a Tampa woman who passed away from breast cancer is hoping that he can help woman become more aware of what they should do when they get a mammogram. K.L.'s wife, S.L., had gotten ...
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Doctor Under Investigation for Over-Prescribing Strong Pain Meds

A general practice doctor is facing some serious accusations after a two-year investigation revealed that the man had been prescribing strong pain killers without a proper license. Investigators with ...
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