Category: Patient Safety

How Hospital Miscommunication Can Affect Patient Safety

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2026 No Comments

Modern hospitals rely on complex systems involving physicians, nurses, specialists, diagnostic laboratories, and electronic medical records. While these systems are intended to improve patient care, failures in communication can sometimes…

Medical Malpractice Claims in Illinois: What Patients Should Know at the Start of a New Year

Jonathan Stone January 8, 2026 No Comments

A new year often brings reflection – and for some patients and families, difficult questions about medical care that didn’t go as expected. If you or a loved one experienced…

Lack of Communication Can Lead to Medical Malpractice

Jonathan Stone March 27, 2025 No Comments

The phrase “no news is good news” can be dangerously misleading in healthcare settings, especially when silence masks overlooked details or critical errors. In fact, nearly 40% of medical malpractice…

Prioritizing Heart Health: Essential Steps for a Stronger Future

Jonathan Stone February 1, 2025 No Comments

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States, but the good news is that many of its risk factors are preventable or manageable with the right…

The July Effect: The Most Dangerous Month in Medicine

Jonathan Stone July 1, 2024 No Comments

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found evidence that July is indeed the most dangerous month to be treated at teaching hospitals, verifying the long-presumed existence of…

Medical Malpractice & Inpatient Safety

Jonathan Stone May 13, 2024 No Comments

Despite advancements in awareness, advocation, and litigation, medical malpractice remains a persistent threat to patients – especially those requiring extended hospital stays. A recent study published in the New England…

Patient Rights & Recourse in Medical Malpractice

Jonathan Stone March 21, 2024 No Comments

As a patient, you have rights. They are designed to protect you from undesired and undeserved medical outcomes. If a healthcare provider violates these rights, you may be entitled to…

Mayo Clinic Links Doctor Burnout to Medical Error

Jonathan Stone March 18, 2024 No Comments

It’s well known that fatigue makes us more prone to mistakes and lapses in judgment. For those whose decision-making abilities determine the wellbeing of others, this is a potentially catastrophic…

Championing Patient Safety as A Medical Malpractice Attorney

Jonathan Stone March 4, 2024 No Comments

Your well-being is the ultimate goal of healthcare; every doctor has sworn to uphold it. Still, medical errors are common, sometimes resulting in serious injury. As medical malpractice attorneys, we…

Patient Safety at Risk in 7 Surgeries Prone to Doctor Errors

Jonathan Stone December 1, 2022 No Comments

Most likely you or someone you know has had surgery. Some surgical procedures are not necessary but can provide an enhanced quality of life. Other surgeries, however, are potentially life-saving…

How Do I Find a Good Doctor?

Jonathan Stone November 28, 2022 No Comments

Finding a good doctor is one of the most important things we do. Often our search begins by asking our friends, trusted family members, and even our co-workers for their…

Blood Clot Patient Safety Tips

Jonathan Stone November 25, 2022 No Comments

Blood Clots: Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment Have you ever wondered how a blood clot becomes dangerous? Generally speaking, the ability of your blood to clot is a good thing.…

Informed consent is part of a healthy doctor-patient relationship

Jonathan Stone November 19, 2022 No Comments

What is Informed Consent and How Can it Help Prevent Medical Malpractice? Informed consent is integral to the doctor-patient relationship. Patients need to trust and rely on their doctors to…

Is July a Bad Month to go to the Hospital?

Jonathan Stone July 1, 2022 No Comments

A study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that teaching hospitals experience an exponential rise in medication errors every July like clockwork – which just happens to…

State Urges Patients to Seek Second Opinion on Mammograms Performed At Deficient Imaging Centers Which Pose “Serious Risk to Human Health”

Jonathan Stone July 30, 2021 No Comments

American College of Radiology cites facility’s practice posed a “serious risk to human health” SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging patients of Hoffman MRI, also known…

Be Safe this Holiday Season (Infographic)

Jonathan Stone May 25, 2018 No Comments

We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day holiday weekend. Taking time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family is an important part of our…

“What Else Could It Be?” – The Importance of Differential Diagnosis

Jonathan Stone October 20, 2017 No Comments

“What else could it be?” These are five powerful words that you should be ready to ask your doctor during a visit. If you are like most people you…

Patient Safety Checklist to avoid Doctor Errors

Jonathan Stone June 22, 2017 No Comments

Avoiding doctor errors is something everyone wants to do. After all, a visit to the doctor or a hospital is about feeling better, not worse. Most of the time patient…

7 Steps to Give Proper Informed Consent

Jonathan Stone February 8, 2017 No Comments

One thing you can always count on during a trip to the doctor’s office is signing some paperwork. There will probably be an intake document that provides or confirms your…

Are Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Bad for Health Care?

Jonathan Stone September 29, 2016 No Comments

There’s a lot of bad information about medical malpractice lawsuits. Some think it’s a “get rich” quick scheme and sadly too many lawyer advertisements make it seem that way, but…

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