medical malpractice
Children’s Medical Devices May Pose Safety Issues
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice on July 29, 2013
When it comes to medical devices, one size does not fit all. Parents and other caregivers who experience problems with pediatric medical devices are being encouraged to report any issues with the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA wants this information to help them assess any safety issues and conduct any needed follow-up investigations....
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Doctors routinely prescribing risky meds to older patients
Posted in Accident & Injury, Drug & Medical Devices on April 30, 2013
Senior citizens, are you taking of the 110 drugs doctors say you should avoid? A new report shows that doctors in the U.S. are too frequently prescribing potentially harmful drugs to older patients. The study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, found that one out of every five senior citizens receiving Medicare...
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Arthur Elk: ‘Never events’ should never happen
Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 24, 2013
By Arthur Elk In the new Will Smith movie “After Earth,” we see a picture of what the Earth might look like 1,000 years in the future. While it’s fun to imagine what the future might be like, at Elk & Elk, we are here right now to help our clients get their lives...
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Medical Malpractice: Diagnostic Errors are the Most Common
Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 24, 2013
Did you know that an estimated 40,000 to 80,000 Americans die each year from missed medical diagnoses? A new study has found that diagnostic errors are the main source of successful malpractice claims and are the most common, most costly and most dangerous of medical mistakes. If you or a loved one has suffered...
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Cardiologist facing scrutiny for unnecessary heart stents
Posted in Medical Malpractice on October 23, 2012
A Cleveland-area cardiologist is being investigated by the FBI and his work is being probed by three Northeast Ohio hospitals to determine if he unnecessarily placed stents in the hearts of patients. If you believe you have been a victim of this medical negligence, speak to a Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer today for a...
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