When you seek medical examination or treatment in Delaware, it’s not your responsibility to ensure that the physician attending to your needs is doing their job correctly. As a patient, you can reasonably expect that any doctor you receive care or treatment from will...
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Medical Malpractice
Commonly misdiagnosed illnesses
Getting a diagnosis of an illness or injury is the first step in getting the care you need, but it is also the most crucial. When one out of every three misdiagnoses can have severe or fatal consequences, you want to be sure you are advocating for the treatment you...
Diagnostic errors continue to affect many lives
Studies indicate that diagnostic errors remain a constant concern, especially with regard to certain medical conditions. Knowing some health conditions that may be a greater risk of leading to diagnostic errors could help a person prepare to take the necessary steps...
The possible risk of distractions during a surgical procedure
It is no secret that preparing to undergo a medical procedure can be an intimidating process. Even with a minor procedure, you might have concerns about the potential risks involved and hope that the team performing the operation will be fully capable of taking every...
Is there a higher chance of medical malpractice in telemedicine?
Patients place a significant amount of trust in their care providers, even those who are not providing in-person care. Because of the pandemic, health concerns, staff shortages and other factors, more people are relying on telemedicine for certain types of...
Man files medical malpractice lawsuit against doctor
A man is pursuing legal action against his medical care provider after he had his leg amputated. He asserts that the doctor’s treatment of an ulcer on his foot resulted in the need to remove the entire leg. The lawsuit claims that the doctor acted negligently in his...
Medical malpractice blamed for Jeopardy! champion’s death
Delaware fans of the popular television game show Jeopardy! might be familiar with Brayden Smith. The five-time champion was among some of the last contestants to appear with the popular host Alex Trebek. Sadly, Smith passed away only weeks after appearing on the...
Common problems often experienced after surgery
When undergoing surgery, patients trust that their doctor will provide them with quality care and assistance needed after the procedure. During recovery, a patient may notice signs that something did not go as planned, and this could be an indication of some type of...
Did sitting in a crowded ER lead to sepsis?
Like most people in Delaware and beyond, you’ve no doubt experienced illness at some point in your life. How severe your condition happens to be and how swiftly and fully you recover depends on various factors, including age, type of treatment, the timing of diagnosis...
How often do medication errors harm nursing home residents?
Most nursing home residents must deal with serious, chronic medical conditions. They take medication to deal with these illnesses and often rely on staff members to administer them. Unfortunately, workers at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Delaware...