Category: Doctor Errors

Actos drug warning cases move to Cook County

Jonathan Stone December 23, 2013 No Comments

The prescription drugs taken by Chicago patients come from medical professionals rather than directly from a drug manufacturer. The so-called “learned intermediary” may be a nurse acting on a physician’s…

Doctors and hospitals opt for disclosure over secrecy

Jonathan Stone November 7, 2013 No Comments

At times throughout any professional’s career, a second set of eyes can be helpful. When proofing a colleague’s work, a co-worker may notice an error or be able to provide…

Doctor sued for failing to properly remove medical device

Jonathan Stone November 5, 2013 No Comments

Even seemingly minor or routine medical procedures require a doctor to use care, precision and skill. Doctors, however, are human and, just like most Illinois residents, have an off day…

When a differential diagnosis is not conducted, patients may pay

Jonathan Stone June 5, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago parents rush their ill children to the emergency room, they do so because they believe that something is seriously wrong with their children, and because they also trust…

Fingertip infection not treated properly, Illinois patient sues

Jonathan Stone May 31, 2013 No Comments

Chicago patients who must undergo intense surgical operations or medical treatments might assume that their risk of being injured by a doctor’s mistake is greater because of the complex nature…

Evidence proving eye exam not performed may bolster med mal case

Jonathan Stone May 23, 2013 No Comments

Our Chicago medical malpractice law blog has discussed a variety of mistakes that have been made when doctors were trusted by their patients to provide them with quality care. When…

Anesthesiologist accused of stabbing, injuring Illinois patient

Jonathan Stone May 14, 2013 No Comments

Last month, it was reported that an anesthesiologist is being sued in Illinois for harming one of her patients. The medical malpractice lawsuit accuses the doctor of administering an epidural…

Surgeon accused of botching 11 robotic surgery procedures

Jonathan Stone May 12, 2013 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned in one of our blog posts that one surgeon seems to think the only reason patients may be…

Malpractice claims make up small percent of medical costs in U.S.

Jonathan Stone May 10, 2013 No Comments

As health care costs continue to rise in the U.S., some argue that high medical malpractice payouts are partially to blame. In an effort to lower our nation’s health care…

Conflict among Chicago doctors, nurses may lead to medical errors

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2013 No Comments

What causes medical professionals in Chicago and throughout the country to make medical errors that harm or kill thousands of patients every year? As our medical malpractice law blog has…

Illinois doctors ignored patient’s complaints of pain, suit claims

Jonathan Stone April 3, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that scientists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are becoming very concerned about the spread of…

Chicago patient received organ from donor who died of rabies

Jonathan Stone March 25, 2013 No Comments

On March 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a concerning warning about an organ transplant patient who had died after receiving an organ that had been donated…

Doctor’s whistleblower lawsuit shines spotlight on trust issues

Jonathan Stone March 1, 2013 No Comments

Trust is a main component of any type of relationship. You entrust your spouse to be faithful, you entrust your accountant to keep track of your finances, and most importantly…

Patient sues doctor for performing surgery on the wrong knee

Jonathan Stone February 22, 2013 No Comments

Last year, a patient underwent surgery to have a knee injury repaired. The man had a torn medial meniscus in his left knee, and shortly before the surgery was performed,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Chicago fertility doctor failed to properly screen donors for STDs

Jonathan Stone November 27, 2012 No Comments

Earlier this month, a fertility doctor who practices in the Chicago area received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding testing and screening practices at the…

Outrageous medical mistakes happen every day in the U.S.

Jonathan Stone November 21, 2012 No Comments

Although medical malpractice cases don’t make the news very often, medical malpractice is more common in Chicago and throughout the U.S. than most people realize. Medical errors happen every day…

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