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Background of Transvaginal Mesh Complications Transvaginal mesh is a net-like substance that’s inserted into a patient’s vaginal area to provide support for damaged or weakened tissues inside the body. The mesh is inserted through surgery. Complications from this type of surgery has led to individuals filing a transvaginal mesh lawsuit...
What Are the Responsibilities of a Radiologist? Radiologists are medical doctors who perform diagnostic testing procedures and radiology procedures on patients. According to the American College of Radiologists, medical education and training include at least 13 years of study to receive board certification in the field of radiology. Additionally, continued...
What Are the Types of Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases? Compensatory and punitive damages are the two main types of damages in medical malpractice claims. Compensatory damages further fall into two main categories: economic and non-economic damages. Economic Damages This category covers objective, measurable, and verifiable losses that stem directly...
Understanding the Dangers of Fatigued Doctors When doctors are tired, their cognitive abilities, decision-making skills, and reaction times suffer. Fatigued doctors may misdiagnose conditions, prescribe incorrect medications, fail to order necessary tests, or make surgical errors. These mistakes can have tragic consequences for patients, leading to severe injuries, life-altering complications,...
Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect You need to know what the common types of abuse or neglect in nursing homes are when thinking about making a report. Common forms of nursing home abuse or neglect include: Physical harm, such as hitting, kicking, spitting, slapping, shoving, punching, or...
What Is RSV? RSV is a common acute respiratory infection. It targets the lungs and small breathing passages. RSV is common, and most children by age 2 have been infected with the virus. In mild cases, the symptoms mimic that of a mild cold. Early symptoms of RSV include: A...
Can You Sue for Anesthesia Errors? If an anesthesia error caused you to suffer an injury or the wrongful death of your family member, you may be able to sue for financial compensation. You will need to initiate a medical malpractice claim against a negligent anesthesiologist to recover damages. In...
How to Sue a Hospital for Malpractice The first step to take after you realize malpractice has occurred is to get a lawyer to review your case. This assessment can take time, as lawyers have to gather medical documents and consult witnesses. A lawyer will also work to prove fault...
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