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Advancements in technology have been a boon to patient safety across the country. When doctors have instant access to the latest in medical treatments, patients’ medical histories and medical references (such as information indicating which medications may be dangerous when taken together) the safety of patients can be improved. However, and paradoxically, putting all of […]
Patient Safety

As you may have heard before, July is the worst time of the year to go to the hospital due largely to the influx of brand new residents, fresh from medical school who are more apt to make medical mistakes. But this summer – thanks to new standards enacted by the Accreditation Council for Graduate […]
Medical Malpractice + Patient Safety

How the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Uses Lawsuits to Keep Consumers Out of Court According to Justice.org, run by the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce restricts the average American consumer’s ability to file suit when injured by defective products, fraudulent services or dangers at work. Perhaps a bit ironically, the […]
Medical Malpractice + Patient Safety

Historically, choosing a doctor was easy: you just asked a friend or family member for a referral. And, if you needed a specialist, you asked your doctor. But times are changing. Due to the growth and availability of information on the Web, many health plans now put physician information online along with doctors’ ratings to […]
Patient Safety

A dangerous, drug-resistant staph germ may be infecting as many as 5 percent of hospital and nursing home patients.  According to a survey by Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, at least 300,000 U.S. hospital patients may have the superbug at any given time.  The bug is called: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which is not susceptible […]
Patient Safety