Individuals who are seriously ill will generally go to the hospital seeking treatment. While taking such a step often saves their life, doing so can carry some unexpected dangers. One factor that patients have to worry about when visiting a hospital is coming down...
Heart disease is the leading killer of women. More women die from heart disease than even cancer. However, when women present to the hospital with the symptoms of a heart attack, far too many doctors miss the signs. Women may be told to take it easy, sent home with...
Medical mistakes are the third most common cause of death in this country. If you’ve suffered harm or a loved one has died due to a medical error, that might not be an astounding statistic to you. You probably also have found that medical providers and those who run...
Doctors don't have the right to perform procedures on you without your informed consent. There are certain details that your physician must cover as part of the process of obtaining that consent. Any physician who fails to secure your consent may perform a procedure...
Do you prefer seeing doctors of your own gender? Many people feel more comfortable sharing personal health concerns with and being disrobed in front of a doctor who shares their gender. If you’re a woman, having a female doctor may improve your outcome if you have a...
The Buckeye State is known for many things. One thing that Ohio is famous for, at least in medical malpractice law circles, is the short length of time you have to sue a hospital, doctor or other healthcare provider for malpractice. Here in Ohio, the statute of...
Doctors have two main tasks when you go to visit them. First, they need to diagnose what is wrong with you. Second, they need to decide the best way to treat the problem. If they don't get the first part of their job right, they cannot get the second part right....
People in Ohio likely view medications collectively as those veritable "magical pills" that target diseases, infections and maladies without causing any adverse effects. While pharmacists and clinicians may warn of side effects, many may assume that such effects only...
If you are like most people in Ohio, then there are likely few things you look forward to less than a visit to the doctor. Yet you know that such visits are vital to not only maintaining good health, but also in avoiding having any potential health issues deteriorate...
Some parents may not even realize that their children are susceptible to skin cancer. According to Stanford Children's Health, skin cancer is rare in children. Nevertheless, it can occur, especially in light-skinned children with red or blond hair and in children who...
