50% of Pediatric Medical Mistakes Characterized as Preventable
A study partially supported by the Children's Hospital Association…
20 Tips to Avoid Medical Errors
We know that medical errors are a leading cause of further injuries,…
Electronic Health Records Increasingly Cited in Medical Malpractice Cases
According to a recent report by the Doctors Company, a physician-owned…
Four New Hampshire Hospitals Receive Lower Grades for Patient Safety
Leapfrog, a national nonprofit organization that grades hospitals…
Robotic Surgery-Future Trend or Future Nightmare?
Robotic surgery or surgery performed by a machine guided by a…
New Report Shows Coaching May Improve Surgical Technique, Decrease Errors
Like most highly-trained professionals, surgeons don't like to…
Military Families Face Lack of Transparency in Determining Medical Errors
In an above-the-fold NY Times article published today, the plight…
Can Cruise Ship Doctors Be Sued for Medical Malpractice?
For decades, cruise ship passengers who sought medical attention…
Physicians Don’t Believe Electronic Health Records Are Improving Quality of Care
In spite of initial optimism that the utilization of electronic…
New York Legislature Debates Changes in Medical Malpractice Law
The New York State State Legislature is deciding when the statute…