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Cook County medical center named in surgical error lawsuit

Jonathan Stone February 15, 2013 No Comments

Chicago patients who undergo surgical procedures need to be thoroughly monitored before, during and after surgery. Complications from surgery cannot always be avoided, but doctors may be able to prevent…

Joliet families can take action to avoid common medication errors

Jonathan Stone February 14, 2013 No Comments

If you were to open your medicine cabinet right now, how many medications would you find? You might find some pain relievers, cold and cough remedies or old and current…

Lawsuit: Clinic gave woman vitamins instead of birth control pills

Jonathan Stone February 13, 2013 No Comments

While some medication errors may be life threatening, it seems others may be life giving. Demonstrating the importance of assuring patients in the U.S. are given correct medications, a medical…

Medications prescribed to pregnant women show adverse effects

Jonathan Stone February 13, 2013 No Comments

Chicago patients rely on doctors for safe care, including the prescribing of medications that are both effective and safe. However, there are times when doctors prescribe medications with potential risks…

Safer today, but pregnancy and childbirth still have risks

Jonathan Stone February 12, 2013 No Comments

Advances in modern medicine continue to astound us and have surely been benefiting patients and families in Joliet. It seems our country has come light years, from even just a…

Hospitals still carry high error rate that isn’t improving

Jonathan Stone February 11, 2013 No Comments

Walk into any medical facility in the Chicago area and throughout the entire United States and you will find a sterile, pristine and bright building filled with doctors and nurses…

Use checklists to avoid nursing home negligence in Chicago, part two

Jonathan Stone February 11, 2013 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we began discussing how one woman has made it her goal to provide nursing home and hospital patients and their families…

Cook County agrees to pay millions for boy’s med mal injuries

Jonathan Stone February 7, 2013 No Comments

When medical malpractice causes Chicago patients to suffer irreparable harm, families are often left devastated by the consequences of such mistakes, especially when young children are the victims of medical…

Hospital criticized for how it defended wrongful death case

Jonathan Stone February 7, 2013 No Comments

One medical negligence case that has recently received a lot of public attention involves a woman and her unborn twin babies who all died after the pregnant woman suffered a…

Who informs Chicago patients about defective medical devices?

Jonathan Stone February 5, 2013 No Comments

Chicago patients who suffer from life-threatening, chronic or disabling medical conditions may currently be using a variety of medical devices to keep their symptoms and health under control. Although medical…

Patient suffers mental disability after injury is misdiagnosed

Jonathan Stone February 5, 2013 No Comments

Brain injuries are often associated with accidents such as motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents or slip-and-fall accidents, but Joliet doctors may also be responsible for causing these serious and disabling…

Recycling isn’t always good when it involves medical equipment

Jonathan Stone February 4, 2013 No Comments

It’s estimated that more than 100,000 Americans have been exposed to dangerous infections such as HIV and hepatitis in the past decade. This is not through any action of their…

Electronic health record errors on the rise

Jonathan Stone February 1, 2013 No Comments

The change from paper records to electronic health records in doctors’ offices was intended to make it easier for doctors in Illinois and throughout the entire country to access patient…

Baby suffers birth injuries after delayed C-section, lawsuit states

Jonathan Stone January 31, 2013 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that a woman suffered serious complications after a routine Cesarean section because her doctor had failed to properly…

Hospital patient dies after receiving delayed treatment for fall

Jonathan Stone January 31, 2013 No Comments

Joliet families understand that as their loved ones age and begin to suffer multiple health problems, the days they have left with their loved ones may be numbered. However, families…

Hospital sued for leaving 16 objects in patient after surgery

Jonathan Stone January 29, 2013 No Comments

Doctors are not perfect and they are susceptible to making errors when treating patients in Chicago. Many errors are minor and cause patients no harm. But when doctors clearly deviate…

Lower doses of sleep medications recommended for women

Jonathan Stone January 28, 2013 No Comments

While the media often focuses on car accidents related to drunk driving or distracted driving, yet another cause of vehicle crashes rarely makes the news. Joliet residents and others across…

Boy dies from anesthesia-related complications

Jonathan Stone January 28, 2013 No Comments

Last fall, a father took his 10-year-old son to the dentist for a tooth filling. To perform the procedure, workers at the office said that they needed to give the…

Patient’s lawsuit against Illinois neurologist heads to trial

Jonathan Stone January 27, 2013 No Comments

Brain injuries are very dangerous because these types of injuries can cause permanent and disabling mental and physical conditions. When Chicago residents suffer a brain injury in an accident, it…

Research shows recovery from concussions a slow process for teens

Jonathan Stone January 25, 2013 No Comments

Something as simple as a teenager playing soccer or football can result in a serious injury, including a concussion. Brain injuries are a serious matter, and proper diagnosis and treatment…

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Cook County medical center named in surgical error lawsuit

Joliet families can take action to avoid common medication errors

Lawsuit: Clinic gave woman vitamins instead of birth control pills

Medications prescribed to pregnant women show adverse effects

Safer today, but pregnancy and childbirth still have risks

Hospitals still carry high error rate that isn’t improving

Use checklists to avoid nursing home negligence in Chicago, part two

Cook County agrees to pay millions for boy’s med mal injuries

Hospital criticized for how it defended wrongful death case

Who informs Chicago patients about defective medical devices?

Patient suffers mental disability after injury is misdiagnosed

Recycling isn’t always good when it involves medical equipment

Electronic health record errors on the rise

Baby suffers birth injuries after delayed C-section, lawsuit states

Hospital patient dies after receiving delayed treatment for fall

Hospital sued for leaving 16 objects in patient after surgery

Lower doses of sleep medications recommended for women

Boy dies from anesthesia-related complications

Patient’s lawsuit against Illinois neurologist heads to trial

Research shows recovery from concussions a slow process for teens

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