Nursing Home Sued After 57 Maggots Found in Patient’s Ear
The family of a 90-year-old Alzheimer’s patient says that poor care by a suburbam nursing home allowed 57 maggots to grow in the woman’s ear, the Chicago Tribune reports. Catherine McCann received...
View ArticleHospital rating system gives prestigious facility a failing grade
The sudden need to seek hospital care for an illness or injury can be nerve-wracking for some folks in Chicago, yet a hospital’s high standards in patient care can help to alleviate any apprehension....
View ArticleBirth injuries down thanks to hospitals’ safety initiative plan
Though it is a horrible event that can be prevented, some children of families in Illinois suffer birth injuries due to medical malpractice. These injuries can be minor in some cases, but in other...
View Article4,000 avoidable surgical errors made every year, researchers say
Whether a surgery is considered to be a simple or complicated procedure, Chicago surgeons and medical workers who are responsible for prepping patients, performing the operations and caring for...
View ArticleBrain injury patients have difficulty receiving long-term care
When loved ones suffer brain injuries after car accidents, falls or incidents of violence, Illinois families might assume their loved ones will receive quality care from medical professionals while...
View ArticleNew doctor learns valuable patient safety lessons at mother’s bedside
While a hospital may seem like a safe place to stay, that’s not always the case. Hospital workers have a lot to pay attention to with patient care, and as one new doctor learned, sometimes simple...
View ArticleRecycling isn’t always good when it involves medical equipment
It’s estimated that more than 100,000 Americans have been exposed to dangerous infections such as HIV and hepatitis in the past decade. This is not through any action of their own; it is due to...
View ArticleHospitals need to address alarm fatigue
Hospitals need to address alarm fatigue Article provided by Cirignani Heller & Harman, LLP Visit us at www.cirignani.com When people go into the hospital, they expect that the staff there will...
View ArticleHospitals still carry high error rate that isn’t improving
Walk into any medical facility in the Chicago area and throughout the entire United States and you will find a sterile, pristine and bright building filled with doctors and nurses who have obtained...
View ArticleMedications prescribed to pregnant women show adverse effects
Chicago patients rely on doctors for safe care, including the prescribing of medications that are both effective and safe. However, there are times when doctors prescribe medications with potential...
View ArticleDistractions can keep doctors from focus on patient care
The digital age has created a host of distractions. Yes, it has also made an astonishing amount of information available at the mere click of a computer mouse. But when it comes to the delivery of...
View ArticleHow long will your medical malpractice suit take to be resolved?
When a Chicago doctor makes a mistake while caring for you, the outcome of his or her negligence may have drastic effects on your life. While no one wants to go through a medical malpractice lawsuit,...
View ArticleFamily creates safety guide after losing mother to medical error
Medical errors are devastating. Our Chicago medical malpractice law blog has discussed numerous tragic stories involving patients who have suffered permanent or fatal injuries due to hospital...
View ArticleFDA wants input from surgeons regarding robotic surgery devices
Chicago patients may understand that surgery comes with risks, but patients also understand that certain types of risks can be avoided. A patient should never suffer injuries because a doctor...
View ArticleDoctors, men need to pay attention to breast cancer warning signs
Every year, about 232,000 women in Illinois and throughout the U.S. are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Many women understand that they may be at risk of developing breast cancer, and they may...
View ArticleShould you settle your medical malpractice case or go to trial?
Several weeks ago on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that medical malpractice lawsuits may take several years to resolve. Even though doctors’ errors may leave patients with...
View ArticleStudies show that shorter shifts lead to more medical errors
People in Chicago often shudder to think about the long hours doctors may be working. Hospital doctors tend to work very long shifts, and many patients and their families might wonder if such...
View ArticleDo doctors get enough training before performing robotic surgery?
Last month on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking doctors to take part in a survey regarding a newer medical device that is...
View ArticleDoctor failed to detect bed sores on elderly Illinois patient
Illinois retirees or disabled workers, as well as their loved ones, may have certain apprehensions about the subject of group care or other long-term care placement options, and for good reason. The...
View ArticleBirth injuries: Brachial plexus injuries are preventable in Chicago
Intense, long-term medical treatment can be exhausting for birth injury victims and their families in Illinois, and this type of treatment can also be very costly. When Chicago families believe that...
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