If you are due for minor surgery, your doctor may have told you to expect a simple, painless procedure that will only last half an hour. You probably went ahead to make plans for the rest of the day. However, shortly after the surgery, complications start developing,...
Does medical care seem more expensive but increasingly less personable nowadays? If so, then you're not alone in your thoughts. Prices associated with medical care in the U.S. are notoriously high, and doctors are spending less and less time with their patients. You...
For some residents of Lakewood, Ohio, getting plastic surgery is the realization of a dream, especially for those who wish to correct a deformity. However, these surgical procedures come with more risks than you might imagine. Many patients come out of these surgeries...
When a patient goes into surgery, the expectation is that the surgical team knows what they’re doing and is prepared to keep that patient safe to the best of their ability. One of the first steps in any surgery is to put the patient under sedation. General anesthesia...
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...