Woman Wins $2 Million Malpractice Settlement
A Florence, SC, woman has won a $2 million medical malpractice lawsuit against a dental clinic that mistakenly removed all of her upper teeth by accident. T
The Growing Dangers of Medical Spas-Risk of Medical Mistakes When Serious Procedures Not Done By Doctors
A day out at the spa used to be a safe relaxing experience to get away from the stress and fast paced environment of society. However, spas have now begun medical treatments within their walls that should not be performed there. This new breed of medical spa now offers an array of medical services. These…
MRSA Infections from Hospitals May Lead to Death for Elderly
Norine Zazzara, 81, was scheduled for a routine heart procedure at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
A Deadly Medical Mistake in Hospital: Surgical Malpractice (Common and Preventable)
On September 2, 2007, Diane McCabe came into the hospital prepared for a vaginal delivery of her second child. After 10 hours of labor, her obstetrician opted for a caesarean section. During the procedure, Diane’s uterine arteries were cut. It was claimed that the obstetrician and the hospital’s attending physician had disagreements over how to…
North Carolina Unveils Nursing Home Rating System
Increasingly plagued by reports of nursing home negligence, nursing home abuse, and nursing home deaths, North Carolina is combating the problem with a new four-star adult care center rating system that should keep families aware and nursing homes on their toes. Almost half of the 1,300 nursing homes across the state have been rated so…