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4 things to know about surgical malpractice.

Could This Be What Malpractice Looks Like? Malpractice can take place outside the OR.

My doctor stopped serving me without warning. Did they commit medical malpractice by doing so?

Why Did My Doctor Abandon Me? 5 forms of patient abandonment.

Communication gaps in ER care compromise patient safety.

Errors In The ER: What's Missing? Critical conversations in care.

Patients injured by doctors must establish 3 facts to have a viable medical malpractice case

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Surgeons and the workers who support them often leave items in patients. The frequency with which this happens is concerning.

https://www.delucaandassociates.com/blog/2024/03/when-surgeons-forget-items-during-an-operation-patients-suffer/

How might doctors cause spinal cord injuries or make existing ones worse?

https://www.delucaandassociates.com/blog/2024/03/3-ways-medical-professionals-could-cause-a-spinal-cord-injury/

Do doctors break the rules – and put patients at risk – when they write off-label prescriptions?

https://www.delucaandassociates.com/blog/2024/03/is-prescribing-drugs-off-label-a-form-of-medical-malpractice/

If negligence of any kind takes the life of a loved one, what options do families have?

Is It Possible To File A Claim For Justice? Answers to common questions.

We help people in New England who have been injured in the healthcare system. We listen and we care.

A Law Firm Where Patient Concerns Matter Free consultation with a lawyer.

When doctors overprescribe medication, patients' health and lives may be in danger.

https://www.delucaandassociates.com/blog/2023/09/overprescribing-is-a-dangerous-habit-that-can-endanger-patients/

Can speaking up lead to a safer birthing experience?

Expecting Parents Deserve To Be Heard How can they advocate for themselves?

Here are actions families can take to protect vulnerable loved ones.

Dealing With Nursing Home Abuse Identifying the signs is the first step.

The link between one type of infection and medical mistakes deserves closer examination.

Do Doctors Do Enough To Prevent Infections? Patients shouldn't get infected while receiving care.

Doctors are subject to strict licensing requirements. What happens when they fail to meet them?

Do They Even Know What They're Doing? If a doctor is practicing without a current license, things can go really wrong.

A care plan or advance healthcare directive makes patients’ wishes primary even when they can’t speak for themselves.

Could A Care Plan Help Prevent Malpractice? Free medical malpractice consultation.

Diagnostic errors can lead to serious medical complications. But how can a person know if their doctor is misdiagnosing them?

Is My Doctor Making Mistakes? The difference between a missed diagnosis and a misdiagnosis comes down to paying attention.

My loved one fell at their nursing home. Do they have any chance of bouncing back?

Is My Loved One's Nursing Home Failing Them? Why didn't the staff keep them from falling?

If one of these things happened, it could mean a birth injury was due to medical malpractice.

3 Mistakes Doctors And Hospitals Make At Birth Free legal consultation.

Medication errors are some of the most dangerous mistakes. Here are 4 things that can happen.

My Nurse Gave Me The Wrong Meds. Am I Ok? Hospital negligence can lead to permanent damage.

What signs might indicate that the staff at a medical facility are not providing appropriate support?

3 Red Flags For Medical Neglect Knowing the warning signs can be key.

When a loved one in a care facility gets a bedsore, it can be a serious issue for two reasons.

What Is The Real Risk With Bedsores? Free legal consultation.

What is the real danger of bedsores for nursing home residents? https://bit.ly/3y9wlvb

Mistakes are more likely to happen when medical facilities are short-staffed.

Overworked Staff Are A Danger To Patients How bad is the healthcare staffing shortage?

Are overworked staff the biggest danger at a hospital? https://bit.ly/3e0IJX7

People can't always anticipate when they'll need a procedure. But they should understand the risks of scheduling one for summer.

Is Summer A Bad Time To Go To The Hospital? Should I put my procedure off if I can?

Know your risks when going to the hospital in the summer https://bit.ly/3LpFmnD

With advancements in medical technology, who is responsible for errors?

Is Medical Technology Ending Malpractice? Even medicine is facing challenges because of new technology.

Are bedsores the result of nursing home negligence? Learn what the law has to say about it.

Help! Dad Has Bedsores! Bedsores can cause serious infections.

We pay attention to our bodies. Our doctors should, too.

3 Elements Of Medical Malpractice Claims How can we know when a medical error is right for a malpractice case?

Are bedsores a sign of medical malpractice? https://bit.ly/3Ec1f7S