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Botched C-section causes Illinois woman to contract infection

Jonathan Stone January 25, 2013 No Comments

After having a Cesarean section performed to safely deliver her baby, an Illinois woman developed a serious infection that prevented her from being able to recover sooner from the surgery.…

Doctor wrongly diagnosed Illinois woman with cancer, lawsuit says

Jonathan Stone January 24, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago patients are diagnosed with cancer, they may assume their doctors have properly read and reviewed their medical tests to provide them with an accurate diagnosis. Patients also assume…

New surgical sponge system improves patient safety at U.S. hospital

Jonathan Stone January 22, 2013 No Comments

Doctors in Chicago are highly competent professionals, but these professionals do make mistakes. However, when doctors make mistakes, patients could be seriously injured or killed. To avoid making dangerous mistakes,…

New doctor learns valuable patient safety lessons at mother’s bedside

Jonathan Stone January 21, 2013 No Comments

While a hospital may seem like a safe place to stay, that’s not always the case. Hospital workers have a lot to pay attention to with patient care, and as…

Hulk Hogan says medical mistake ruined his ability to earn millions

Jonathan Stone January 20, 2013 No Comments

Medical malpractice may cause severe physical and emotional harm. But victims of medical malpractice in Chicago may suffer other long-term consequences that people don’t always think about right away. For…

Nursing homes don’t always provide care patients are billed for, part two

Jonathan Stone January 19, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we began discussing a troubling report that was recently published by Bloomberg News. The report suggests that nursing home abuse…

Cook County hospital accused of negligence after patient is assaulted

Jonathan Stone January 18, 2013 No Comments

Hospitals in Chicago are certainly responsible for implementing policies and procedures that are meant to reduce and prevent incidents of medical malpractice. For example, hospitals need to implement policies regarding…

Should psychiatrist be held partially responsible for shooter’s actions?

Jonathan Stone January 17, 2013 No Comments

It has already been one month since the tragic school shooting occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School, but Americans have certainly not forgotten about what happened. Public discourse continues on…

Nursing homes don’t always provide care patients are billed for, part one

Jonathan Stone January 16, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that a local nursing home is currently being sued for causing the wrongful death of a patient who…

Lawsuit over patient’s death filed against Chicago nursing home

Jonathan Stone January 14, 2013 No Comments

For some Chicago families, choosing to put a loved one or aging parent in a nursing home can be a difficult decision to make. Children of aging parents don’t want…

Woman’s delayed diagnosis results in terminal lung cancer, part two

Jonathan Stone January 14, 2013 No Comments

Last week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that several months ago, a woman learned that she had Stage 4 lung cancer after she sought emergency medical…

Unsafe injections still a problem for Chicago patients?

Jonathan Stone January 11, 2013 No Comments

Washing of the hands, making sure medical equipment is clean and never using needles twice are just some of the many things medical personnel are required to do when treating…

Studies give pregnant women conflicting information about SSRIs

Jonathan Stone January 11, 2013 No Comments

Pregnancy is an exciting time for many Chicago women and their partners. However, women might also become overwhelmed by all of the conflicting dos and don’ts they may hear about…

Woman’s delayed diagnosis results in terminal lung cancer, part one

Jonathan Stone January 10, 2013 No Comments

When Joliet patients first discover that they have cancer, they may be shocked and a bit frightened, and they may also have a lot of questions for their doctors. Has…

Chicago hospital, Planned Parenthood sued again for woman’s death

Jonathan Stone January 8, 2013 No Comments

Last August, we had mentioned on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog that a woman had filed a lawsuit against a local hospital and Planned Parenthood of Illinois for their…

Are Chicago doctors easily distracted in the operating room?

Jonathan Stone January 4, 2013 No Comments

Many residents of Chicago are becoming more aware of how dangerous distractions, including cellphones, can be in numerous situations, and therefore some folks may be making an effort to ensure…

Illinois doctor performs needless amputation, causes disfigurement

Jonathan Stone January 4, 2013 No Comments

When doctors see patients who suffer from symptoms that are unusual or difficult to diagnose, doctors will often consult others in the medical community or advise a patient to see…

Pharmacy teams in ER may help improve patient safety

Jonathan Stone January 4, 2013 No Comments

Doctors in Chicago write numerous prescriptions each week, and careful consideration should be made by a doctor each time a patient needs medicine in order to protect patients from medication…

Parents blame Illinois hospital for baby’s death before birth

Jonathan Stone January 2, 2013 No Comments

As we mentioned last week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, inadequate medical care could quickly result in tragedy. When it comes to treating pregnant women and their unborn…

Doctor amputated cancerous organ without asking, patient claims

Jonathan Stone January 2, 2013 No Comments

In 2007, a male patient elected to have a circumcision performed because he had been experiencing inflammation in his penis. But during the operation, the man’s urologist detected cancer in…

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Botched C-section causes Illinois woman to contract infection

Doctor wrongly diagnosed Illinois woman with cancer, lawsuit says

New surgical sponge system improves patient safety at U.S. hospital

New doctor learns valuable patient safety lessons at mother’s bedside

Hulk Hogan says medical mistake ruined his ability to earn millions

Nursing homes don’t always provide care patients are billed for, part two

Cook County hospital accused of negligence after patient is assaulted

Should psychiatrist be held partially responsible for shooter’s actions?

Nursing homes don’t always provide care patients are billed for, part one

Lawsuit over patient’s death filed against Chicago nursing home

Woman’s delayed diagnosis results in terminal lung cancer, part two

Unsafe injections still a problem for Chicago patients?

Studies give pregnant women conflicting information about SSRIs

Woman’s delayed diagnosis results in terminal lung cancer, part one

Chicago hospital, Planned Parenthood sued again for woman’s death

Are Chicago doctors easily distracted in the operating room?

Illinois doctor performs needless amputation, causes disfigurement

Pharmacy teams in ER may help improve patient safety

Parents blame Illinois hospital for baby’s death before birth

Doctor amputated cancerous organ without asking, patient claims

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