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Doctors, not hospital procedures to blame for majority of medical errors

Jonathan Stone March 16, 2014 No Comments

The way our health care system is set up, doctors are afforded a tremendous amount of responsibility and trust. When an Illinois resident goes to the doctor or hospital, he…

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…

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…

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…

Studies show that shorter shifts lead to more medical errors

Jonathan Stone April 2, 2013 No Comments

People in Chicago often shudder to think about the long hours doctors may be working. Hospital doctors tend to work very long shifts, and many patients and their families might…

Recycling isn’t always good when it involves medical equipment

Jonathan Stone February 4, 2013 No Comments

It’s estimated that more than 100,000 Americans have been exposed to dangerous infections such as HIV and hepatitis in the past decade. This is not through any action of their…

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…

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…

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…

Meningitis outbreak hits Illinois: What about the victims?

Jonathan Stone October 19, 2012 No Comments

As of Monday, there is one case of fungal meningitis in Illinois and nearly 212 across the country. Twelve people have died and we can expect this number to rise.…

Children with chronic illness more susceptible to hospital errors

Jonathan Stone September 28, 2012 No Comments

New information from a medical study shows that kids with chronic health conditions are more likely to suffer from serious hospital and medical errors. Statistics show that about three percent…

Study: Doctors’ note-taking habits could hurt Chicago patients

Jonathan Stone July 2, 2012 No Comments

Quality patient care is expected of Chicago health care providers. A correct diagnosis, precise drug prescriptions and careful attention to treatment are all part of doctors’ promised commitments to patients.…

Keeping photos in medical records could reduce patient mix-ups

Jonathan Stone June 12, 2012 No Comments

An Illinois surgeon could perform an operation without any errors, a pediatrician could prescribe the correct dose of a medication for a child, and a doctor could accurately diagnose an…

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…

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…

Doctors don’t always confess to mistakes, study suggests

Jonathan Stone February 17, 2012 No Comments

If your doctor makes a mistake while treating you at your Chicago clinic or if an Illinois hospital fails to properly diagnose your child at an ER visit, you probably…

Cancer patient given radiation treatment in wrong spot 29 times

Jonathan Stone January 31, 2012 No Comments

Illinois doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are bound to make minor mistakes during their careers. But no mistake should be considered minor if the medical professional clearly deviated from…

Is technology improving or damaging the quality of patient care?

Jonathan Stone December 23, 2011 No Comments

Chicago parents probably know all too well how distracted their teens can be by texting. And Illinois residents have most likely witnessed a driver almost hitting a pedestrian or another…

Hospital held responsible for man’s wrongful death after fall

Jonathan Stone November 20, 2011 No Comments

Patients can be at risk of suffering brain injuries in a number of ways when they are in a hospital to undergo surgery. One of the most common causes of…

Woman’s death prompts Chicago hospital to focus on safety

Jonathan Stone October 10, 2011 No Comments

When it was discovered that a patient at University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago had died after a series of medical errors, the hospital and the victim’s family made…

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Doctors, not hospital procedures to blame for majority of medical errors

Doctors and hospitals opt for disclosure over secrecy

When a differential diagnosis is not conducted, patients may pay

Conflict among Chicago doctors, nurses may lead to medical errors

Studies show that shorter shifts lead to more medical errors

Recycling isn’t always good when it involves medical equipment

Electronic health record errors on the rise

Lawsuit over patient’s death filed against Chicago nursing home

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

Meningitis outbreak hits Illinois: What about the victims?

Children with chronic illness more susceptible to hospital errors

Study: Doctors’ note-taking habits could hurt Chicago patients

Keeping photos in medical records could reduce patient mix-ups

Are surgeons getting enough sleep before performing operations?

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

Doctors don’t always confess to mistakes, study suggests

Cancer patient given radiation treatment in wrong spot 29 times

Is technology improving or damaging the quality of patient care?

Hospital held responsible for man’s wrongful death after fall

Woman’s death prompts Chicago hospital to focus on safety

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