Tag: Overtreatment

A recent study highlights a concerning trend among primary care physicians: many feel compelled to provide excessive medical care. According to a national survey published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, 42% of physicians admit to offering unnecessary treatments or tests. The primary reason? Fear of malpractice lawsuits—76% of doctors cited this as a key […]
Medical Malpractice Reform

Medical malpractice often goes unnoticed until it’s too late, making it crucial for patients to recognize early warning signs. One major red flag is a lack of communication—when doctors fail to explain diagnoses, treatment plans, or potential risks, patients may unknowingly face serious consequences. Clear, open dialogue is essential to quality medical care, and when […]
Doctor Errors + Medical Malpractice + Standard of Care

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that a group representing more than 370,000 doctors from nine different medical societies recently suggested that too many U.S. patients are at risk of suffering health problems and financial consequences from overmedication and overtreatment errors. The group of medical professionals — which includes […]
Medication Errors

How many times have you questioned your doctor about a medication you were prescribed to take? Have you ever questioned your physician or a loved one’s doctor about a diagnosis or recommended treatment? Medical experts and patient safety advocates believe that those who ask questions in Chicago doctors’ offices and hospital rooms may not only […]
Medication Errors