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...
Medical And Professional Malpractice
What do you know about surgical instruments left inside patients?
When you must undergo a surgical procedure at an Ohio medical facility, you hope for the most favorable results. Unfortunately, some recovering patients bring home more than after-care instructions and a medication prescription. Sometimes, medical professionals leave...
Cerebrospinal fluid and undiagnosed leakage
Spinal cord injury and surgery of any kind is a serious issue. As the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports, the US sees over 17,000 new SCIs per year and they need medical attention immediately and for months or even years after. Whether it is a...
The power of compassion
Along with truth and justice, there is another foundational aspect of the law: Compassion. People often overlook it, but that does not make it any less important. Compassion goes beyond empathy — beyond feeling for someone else, that is. It makes you want to stand up...
Your loved ones may not be safe in assisted living
We have observed that some people mistakenly use the term "assisted living" to refer to any long-term care facility. However, there is an important difference between a nursing home and assisted living. A nursing home is primarily a care facility that also provides...
Hospital-acquired infections: types, causes and risks
Hospital-acquired infections are those that were not present prior to admission to a health care facility. Increased awareness has led to improved preventative measures, resulting in a downward trend in HAI in American hospitals. Nevertheless, according to recent...
Can doctors perform pelvic exams without consent?
Doctors have a legal and ethical responsibility to obtain your informed consent before performing a procedure or certain medical exams. This is especially important if the examination involves probing your genitalia. Performing such an examination when you did not...
The problems with heuristics in healthcare
Most people in Lakewood likely understand that doctors are paid the proverbial "big bucks" mainly for two reasons: the impact of their work on patients' lives and the education and experience required to practice medicine. With this understanding also comes the...
Mother to receive millions in medical malpractice settlement
Expecting a baby is one of the most exciting times in many people's lives. While Ohio residents know that any number of issues could arise during the pregnancy and delivery, they anticipate their doctors and other medical staff members doing everything they can to...
Standard of care is meant to improve patient care
People receiving medical care count on doctors to do what they can to treat their conditions. Most doctors do this without any issues, however, some don't provide care that meets the minimum standards. The standard of care is based on many factors, including the...