Doctors walking through a hospital hallway

What are the Signs of Post-Surgical Neglect? 

As a patient, successfully making it through surgery is only half the battle. Even if your surgery itself appears to be successful, your healthcare provider is responsible for ensuring that you don’t develop post-operative complications. Complications following surgery can lead to a variety of serious conditions, including death. If your healthcare provider...

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4 Risks of Medical Malpractice in Telehealth 

Many healthcare providers now provide telehealth services to patients. Telehealth offers many benefits, including increased affordability and accessibility. However, telehealth also has its downsides, including an increased risk of medical malpractice. In this article, we discuss four medical malpractice telemedicine risks.  

What is Telehealth? 

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Electronic Health Record Errors: How Digital Missteps Can Impact Patient Care

Technology is intended to make our lives easier, and in many cases, it does just that. In fact, technology has greatly improved the speed in which we are able to obtain and share key information. However, the widespread use of technology is not without its problems. One area in which technology can...

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When Prescription Errors Become Medical Malpractice 

There are several types of medical malpractice. One common form of medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider makes prescription errors. However, not all prescription errors necessarily rise to the level of malpractice. Therefore, following a prescription error resulting in harm or injury, it is advisable to consult with an experienced medical...

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Non-Economic Damages in Medical Malpractice Suits

Economic and non-economic damages are typically available in medical malpractice suits. Non-economic damages reimburse injured parties for intangible harms they’ve suffered, such as physical and emotional pain. In this article, we discuss non-economic damages in medical malpractice suits in New York. 

Difference Between Economic Damages and Non-Economic Damages
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