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Johns Hopkins involved in birth injury suit

Jonathan Stone July 18, 2013 No Comments

In March 2010, an expecting mother was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital. The following February, she and her husband would sue the facility for the complications they believe were caused…

Delayed care during labor caused child’s severe birth injuries

Jonathan Stone July 18, 2013 No Comments

A terribly botched delivery that led to the baby being born with severe brain damage has led to a $33.5 million verdict in favor of the child’s parents. Parents in…

7 months of chemotherapy for misdiagnosed cancer: 1 woman’s story

Jonathan Stone July 17, 2013 No Comments

Nearly every day, a doctor in Illinois tells a patient the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” The diagnosis could mean invasive surgery and months of debilitating…

Midwest hospital settles birth injury lawsuit for $5.25M

Jonathan Stone July 13, 2013 No Comments

Birth injuries can turn any expectant parent’s dream of welcoming a new child into the world into an all-out nightmare. All too often, negligence that occurs during labor, delivery or…

Medication mistakes by doctors, pharmacists harm 1.5M annually

Jonathan Stone July 12, 2013 No Comments

When people in Joliet get sick, they go to the doctor, who may prescribe something to help treat the problem or help us feel better. Many people have chronic health…

Doctor’s lack of care caused permanent hearing loss, woman says

Jonathan Stone July 12, 2013 No Comments

Readers in Chicago may be shocked to learn about the series of missed opportunities that doctors at several medical facilities in another state had to possibly save a woman’s hearing…

Some hospitals limiting CT scans for children

Jonathan Stone July 11, 2013 No Comments

Children with serious injuries and illnesses often present a major challenge to physicians. Often, these patients are unable to explain where or what hurts, making it difficult to decide on…

Doctor commits 38 mistakes during surgery, suit alleges

Jonathan Stone July 11, 2013 No Comments

Though most medical professionals are just that — professional — some in Cook, Illinois, may not have their patients in mind all of the time. If a doctor loses her…

‘Super-bug’ can spread among surgical patients

Jonathan Stone July 9, 2013 No Comments

People in Chicago go to the hospital to get well, not get more sick. But infections can spread from patient to patient, sickening and sometimes killing people. Some of these…

‘Alarm fatigue’ among nurses often leads to missed emergencies

Jonathan Stone July 9, 2013 No Comments

Almost anybody in Illinois who has spent time in a hospital will tell you that it can be a noisy place. Patients are often connected to several machines and monitors…

Is grandma being treated well at her nursing home?

Jonathan Stone July 5, 2013 No Comments

Families in Chicago often worry about their aging loved ones. As their health deteriorates, these individuals often become harder to care for and if a family can afford it, they…

Painkiller overdose deaths skyrocketed in past decade

Jonathan Stone July 3, 2013 No Comments

People in Joliet likely have known that painkiller addiction has become a serious problem in the U.S., but reading the number of overdoses in recent years may still be startling.…

Misdiagnosis incidents far outnumber other types of malpractice

Jonathan Stone July 3, 2013 No Comments

We have discussed several forms of medical malpractice in this blog. Doctors across the U.S. sometimes commit surgical errors, medication mistakes and so on. But misdiagnosis is the most common…

C SAFE device may reduce birth injuries during C-sections

Jonathan Stone July 1, 2013 No Comments

Cesarean sections are among the most common operations in Illinois and around the country as more and more births are conducted using this surgery. One estimate says that up to…

Hospital vows changes after patient commits suicide

Jonathan Stone June 28, 2013 No Comments

It is unusual for a hospital to admit its mistakes in the midst of a medical malpractice lawsuit. So it is surprising and encouraging to learn that a Chicago-area hospital…

Man with flesh-eating bacteria sent home from emergency room

Jonathan Stone June 27, 2013 No Comments

Those suffering from a medical emergency in Joliet are entitled to medical treatment to stabilize their condition, regardless of their ability to pay. But one man in another state says…

Man says surgeon botched his nose jobs, left him deformed

Jonathan Stone June 26, 2013 No Comments

A man who was left with a virtually useless nose after a string of 24 operations says his cosmetic surgeon is responsible for his current state. He has filed a…

Man receives medical notes suggesting cancer by mistake

Jonathan Stone June 26, 2013 No Comments

When a person enters the hospital, she or he may forget that the individuals working there are human. This means they can make mistakes and errors that can create serious…

Medical malpractice lawsuit avoids arbitration in court decision

Jonathan Stone June 24, 2013 No Comments

Many business contracts in Illinois contain an arbitration clause that requires the parties to go to arbitration to resolve a legal dispute instead of going to trial. Like other forms…

Spider bite misdiagnosis can harm Illinois patients

Jonathan Stone June 24, 2013 No Comments

Readers have likely heard of the brown recluse spider. Though they are rare in Joliet, their habitat ranges from the southeastern U.S. to southern Illinois, according to the state Department…

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Johns Hopkins involved in birth injury suit

Delayed care during labor caused child’s severe birth injuries

7 months of chemotherapy for misdiagnosed cancer: 1 woman’s story

Midwest hospital settles birth injury lawsuit for $5.25M

Medication mistakes by doctors, pharmacists harm 1.5M annually

Doctor’s lack of care caused permanent hearing loss, woman says

Some hospitals limiting CT scans for children

Doctor commits 38 mistakes during surgery, suit alleges

‘Super-bug’ can spread among surgical patients

‘Alarm fatigue’ among nurses often leads to missed emergencies

Is grandma being treated well at her nursing home?

Painkiller overdose deaths skyrocketed in past decade

Misdiagnosis incidents far outnumber other types of malpractice

C SAFE device may reduce birth injuries during C-sections

Hospital vows changes after patient commits suicide

Man with flesh-eating bacteria sent home from emergency room

Man says surgeon botched his nose jobs, left him deformed

Man receives medical notes suggesting cancer by mistake

Medical malpractice lawsuit avoids arbitration in court decision

Spider bite misdiagnosis can harm Illinois patients

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