What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Battery?

The primary difference between medical malpractice and medical battery lies in the nature of a healthcare provider’s actions. Medical malpractice involves negligence or a failure to meet the standard of care, while medical battery involves intentional and unauthorized physical contact or procedures performed on a patient without their consent. Both types of claims can result…

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What Are the Most Common Types of Hospital Acquired Infections?

When a patient becomes ill with an infection after having been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of an unrelated condition (or within three days of being discharged, and with no existing signs of infection, it can be said to be a hospital-acquired, or nosocomial infection. Healthcare-associated infections are preventable and they represent a…

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Cancer Risk Is Increasing for Younger People

While some cancers do not discriminate, certain lifestyle choices can increase the risk of cancer. For instance, we all know that smoking increases the risk of lung, throat, and mouth cancer. A recent study has highlighted a concerning trend of rising cancer rates among younger Americans, especially women, with gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast cancers showing…

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Postpartum Hemorrhage Is a Life-Threatening Condition

The postpartum period, following labor and delivery, is a crucial time that requires careful attention and proper medical care for both newborns and mothers. Unfortunately, when healthcare providers neglect their responsibilities in providing adequate postpartum care, the consequences can be severe. Mothers and their newborns may suffer from serious illnesses or injuries, including the risk…

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Postpartum Psychosis Is Rare, but Life-Threatening

Early into the evening on January 24th, it was reported a 32-year-old woman strangled and killed all three of their children in the basement of her and her husbandā€™s home. The woman was also found injured in their backyard after jumping out of a second-story window in an attempt to commit suicide. She had allegedly…

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The Role of Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Cases

Informed consent is a fundamental principle of patient care. It refers to the process by which a patient is provided with information about a proposed medical treatment or procedure ā€“ including risks, benefits, and alternatives ā€“ and allows them to make an informed decision about whether to proceed. Informed consent is a legal requirement in…

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Ex-NFL Player Awarded $43.5 Million for Medical Malpractice

On February 13, a jury awarded former Philadelphia Eagles player Chris Maragos $43.5 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit related to treatment for a knee injury that resulted in further, career-ending injuries. Maragos alleged both orthopedic surgeon James Bradley and Rothman OrthopaedicsĀ ignored damage to his meniscus while repairing a ligament in his right knee, causing…

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Surgical Errors and Nerve Damage

When we go to the hospital or to our doctor, we trust that we are in good hands. These professionals have to go through years of education and training to be where they are now, and they are the only people the public really has available to treat us for our injuries and maladies. Most…

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