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Proposed drug bill could affect Chicago nursing homes, patients

Jonathan Stone June 8, 2012 No Comments

Recently, many patients, their families and lawmakers have become increasingly worried that nursing home residents in Illinois and throughout the entire U.S. are being drugged unnecessarily and sometimes dangerously. To…

Policymakers work to decrease hospital medical mistakes

Jonathan Stone June 8, 2012 No Comments

A large percentage of Illinois medical malpractice cases are a result of medication errors. Medications prescribed in hospitals, doctor’s clinics and nursing homes can cause a great deal of harm…

Are surgeons getting enough sleep before performing operations?

Jonathan Stone June 7, 2012 No Comments

Anything could go wrong during surgery at any Chicago hospital. However, patients should never suffer complications or serious injuries during surgery because a doctor was too tired to perform the…

Erb’s palsy birth injury prompts medical malpractice suit

Jonathan Stone June 6, 2012 No Comments

Illinois readers who are parents can understand what it’s like when you are eagerly awaiting the birth of your child. When a child suffers birth injuries during the delivery it…

Hypothermic treatment benefits victims of birth injuries, study says

Jonathan Stone June 5, 2012 No Comments

Doctors in Chicago are responsible for monitoring labors and deliveries in order to prevent harm to mothers and their babies. A lack of oxygen during the birth process can permanently…

Patient died after doctor failed to correct surgical error

Jonathan Stone June 4, 2012 No Comments

If you have been reading our Chicago medical malpractice law blog for awhile now, you might be shocked by some of the mistakes medical professionals have made while they were…

Illinois woman with breast cancer says doctor misread mammogram

Jonathan Stone May 30, 2012 No Comments

Women in Chicago and throughout the entire country might be well aware of the importance of doing breast self-examinations on a monthly basis in order to make sure that they…

Complex brain injuries may be difficult for doctors to diagnose

Jonathan Stone May 29, 2012 No Comments

When a brain injury is not properly diagnosed, Illinois doctors and patients cannot take any actions to prevent long-term damage or other complications. Although some brain injuries are far more…

Drug medication errors more likely in prescriptions for children

Jonathan Stone May 28, 2012 No Comments

As folks age, many might assume that they will eventually need to start taking medications on a daily basis in order to maintain their health. Chicago patients might be prescribed…

Pregnant Cook County inmates settle suit over birthing conditions

Jonathan Stone May 24, 2012 No Comments

To ensure that a child and mother remain safe during the labor, delivery and birthing process, hospitals and staff have a responsibility to adequately monitor and assess mothers and their…

E-prescriptions could reduce serious, fatal medication errors

Jonathan Stone May 22, 2012 No Comments

Think of how many times you have gone to your doctor for an illness and been prescribed an antibiotic or other drug to treat your condition. Chances are you, your…

Nursing home neglect investigation reveals horrible conditions

Jonathan Stone May 21, 2012 No Comments

Nursing home patients in Chicago and throughout the entire state of Illinois need very specific medical treatment based on their needs and conditions. When they do not receive this care…

Surgical error almost prevents woman from ever having children

Jonathan Stone May 20, 2012 No Comments

Many women in Illinois and throughout the entire U.S. have been fortunate to have the experience of being overcome with joy after first learning that they were pregnant. Unfortunately, many…

Pregnancy could result in injuries for woman with rare condition

Jonathan Stone May 18, 2012 No Comments

Although a woman’s rare condition was finally diagnosed correctly by doctors after numerous medical tests were performed, doctors did make one assumption about her condition that was incorrect. Now, the…

Illinois patient says surgeon, hospital responsible for injuries

Jonathan Stone May 17, 2012 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that some hospitals in the U.S. are now using bar code readers in order to prevent injuries and…

Surgical sponges now equipped with bar codes to prevent injuries

Jonathan Stone May 14, 2012 No Comments

In order to better prevent surgical errors, a bar code reader is now being put to use in the medical industry to help make sure that any surgical sponges used…

New Study Details Doctors’ Medical Malpractice Defense Costs

Jonathan Stone May 11, 2012 No Comments

A recent edition of the New England Journal of Medicine contains an interesting letter detailing new findings of a study on physicians’ medical malpractice costs. The ultimate conclusion of the…

Child suffers cerebral palsy after faulty ultrasound delays birth

Jonathan Stone May 9, 2012 No Comments

It is certainly tragic when any Illinois patient is forced to suffer the consequences of a doctor’s mistake or a hospital’s negligence. After all, one mistake could forever change the…

ER translators can help to reduce medical errors, study says

Jonathan Stone May 7, 2012 No Comments

Communication is key in many situations, but in an emergency, it can be the difference between medical efficiency and fatal medical errors. A new study has revealed that having a…

Medical error contributed to ex-Chicago Sun-Times owner’s death

Jonathan Stone May 7, 2012 No Comments

When patients die from injuries caused by medical errors, families often question what other steps could have been taken to prevent these fatal medical mistakes from happening. If a nurse…

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Proposed drug bill could affect Chicago nursing homes, patients

Policymakers work to decrease hospital medical mistakes

Are surgeons getting enough sleep before performing operations?

Erb’s palsy birth injury prompts medical malpractice suit

Hypothermic treatment benefits victims of birth injuries, study says

Patient died after doctor failed to correct surgical error

Illinois woman with breast cancer says doctor misread mammogram

Complex brain injuries may be difficult for doctors to diagnose

Drug medication errors more likely in prescriptions for children

Pregnant Cook County inmates settle suit over birthing conditions

E-prescriptions could reduce serious, fatal medication errors

Nursing home neglect investigation reveals horrible conditions

Surgical error almost prevents woman from ever having children

Pregnancy could result in injuries for woman with rare condition

Illinois patient says surgeon, hospital responsible for injuries

Surgical sponges now equipped with bar codes to prevent injuries

New Study Details Doctors’ Medical Malpractice Defense Costs

Child suffers cerebral palsy after faulty ultrasound delays birth

ER translators can help to reduce medical errors, study says

Medical error contributed to ex-Chicago Sun-Times owner’s death

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