In the world of medicine, sentinel events are scenarios in which a mistake or oversight on the part of a healthcare professional leads to significant patient harm or death. Why do such events continue to occur in the modern day, even with rigorous patient safety protocols in place? The Joint Commission, the nation's largest healthcare accreditation organization, recently sought to answer this … [Read more...] about The Most Common Types of Medical Errors Occurring in 2020
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What to Expect When Working With a Nurse Life Care Planner
Victims of life-changing injuries or medical malpractice typically require long-term medical care. When an individual is faced with a catastrophic injury or chronic illness, thorough life care planning is a crucial step to ensure they receive the proper care. A qualified nurse life care planner will take the patient's unique needs, limitations and goals into consideration to formulate a customized … [Read more...] about What to Expect When Working With a Nurse Life Care Planner
Challenging a Vocational Expert’s Testimony
A serious injury may prevent a patient from returning to work, resulting in days, months, or even years of lost wages. If that patient has a disability, those earnings could dry up completely. Understandably, many patients filing personal injury and medical malpractice claims seek compensation for lost earnings. In these cases, a vocational expert may be called on to testify on a patient’s ability … [Read more...] about Challenging a Vocational Expert’s Testimony
Internal Bleeding After C-Section: What It Means
Whether it’s an emergency situation or by choice, many mothers give birth via cesarean delivery. This procedure involves delivering the baby through cuts in the uterus and abdomen. For most women, it’s a safe way to bring their child into the world; but C-sections are not without their risks. Some patients experience internal bleeding after C-section, a complication with potentially … [Read more...] about Internal Bleeding After C-Section: What It Means
Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witnesses from Cardinal LifeCare
In addition to pain and suffering, severe injuries can cause harm in the form of financial damages. If an injured party is unable to return to work – for a period of time or indefinitely – it can take away their livelihood. Thus, it should come as no surprise that many patients seek compensation for lost wages when filing a personal injury claim. In such a scenario, a vocational rehabilitation … [Read more...] about Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witnesses from Cardinal LifeCare
Examples of Hip Replacement Medical Negligence – Cardinal LifeCare Consulting
The goal of hip replacement surgery is to increase a patient's mobility and alleviate pain. But as with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks involved in undergoing a hip replacement. For instance, there is a possibility that hip replacement medical negligence could occur, potentially resulting in long-term health consequences for the patient. If you are an attorney working on a … [Read more...] about Examples of Hip Replacement Medical Negligence – Cardinal LifeCare Consulting
