There may be numerous steps involved in evaluating and diagnosing any medical condition. In some cases, sending samples to a medical lab for testing may be necessary to reach a diagnosis and decide on a path of care, but are the results of these tests always accurate?...
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Understaffed medical teams and patient risk
As a patient in a Delaware hospital, you can expect quality care in accordance with state laws and accepted safety standards in the medical industry. It is not your responsibility to make sure nurses do their jobs right. It is not your responsibility to ensure a nurse...
How can you know if your doctor has a disciplinary record?
When you visit the doctor, you assume that you will receive quality care and advice. Patients place a significant amount of trust in medical professionals, but there are times when the actions of a doctor or care provider result in patient harm. You may not know that...
Avoid 3 mistakes when filing a medical malpractice claim
You or your child may have suffered illness or injury in a Delaware hospital. A doctor, nurse, lab technician or other medical worker's negligence may have been the causal factor. If you are considering filing a medical malpractice claim in a civil court, there are...
Radiology errors could lead to issues in the diagnostic process
When you visit a medical facility for care, it might not be uncommon for doctors to take a variety of steps when seeking to diagnose and treat your condition. In some cases, your doctor may order several tests to aid in the diagnostic process, some of which could...
How long do I have to file a medical claim?
When you entrust your health to a Delaware medical team, you can expect them to provide quality care per state laws and industry-accepted safety standards. There's always a risk if you have surgery or any medical procedure. However, if something goes wrong, it should...
Factors that may only increase the risk of diagnostic errors
It is no secret that reaching an accurate diagnosis may prove an integral component of determining a proper path of care for any type of health condition. Even if you suffer from minor health concerns, an incorrect diagnosis may lead to improper treatment paths that...
Safeguarding against the hazards of medication errors
There may be numerous steps involved with treating a medical condition, each of which may depend on the nature of one’s health concerns. One step that may be necessary in many scenarios might involve taking prescription medication, but there may also be certain...
Heart attacks and the risks of diagnostic errors
An accurate diagnosis may be vital in choosing a treatment path for virtually any type of medical condition. Unfortunately, things do not always go as planned, and diagnostic errors remain a common concern for many patients in Delaware. While failure to accurately...
The symptoms and risks of post-surgical infections
It may come as no surprise that preparing to undergo surgery can be stressful and daunting, as even a minor operation may carry some level of risk. While you might rely on medical professionals to provide you with a certain standard of care and inform you of any risks...