Advances in medical technology and knowledge have likely saved millions of lives over the course of the last century. Unfortunately, these advances cannot always prevent death or further injury. While surgery can often improve a patient’s quality of life, patients often have to weigh the risk of undergoing a dangerous procedure with the potential outcome…
Continue reading ›There is no greater joy for a parent than the arrival of their new baby. On the over hand, however, the emotional devastation for parents who have experienced the death of a child is unimaginable. These emotions are likely heightened if they feel that additional medical care could have prevented that child’s death. Parents in…
Continue reading ›Maryland patients expect that they will receive the best of care when they report to medical centers from all medical professionals — both nurses and doctors. When patients feel like the care they receive caused additional harm, there are options available in order to hold the medical facility or professionals legally responsible. Unfortunately for one…
Continue reading ›There are few jobs where mistakes could cost someone’s life. While most people recognize that everyone is human, lives are lost when medical professional make mistakes. Patients assume that their doctors will explore every possibility and recommend care that is in line with symptoms that are displayed. However, Maryland patients may be interested in the…
Continue reading ›Three doctors have now had their licenses suspended and the Maryland clinics in which they practiced have been closed. This comes after the death of one of their patients sparked an investigation into the procedures followed at the Associates in OB/GYN Care facilities. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the patient’s death revealed multiple incidences…
Continue reading ›There is a big difference between preventative medical care and unnecessary medical care. For instance, if a doctor carries out an unnecessary surgery that causes injury to a patient, the patient has grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. A Maryland cardiologist had his medical license revoked because of unnecessary stents he placed in hundreds of…
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