Stanford Law school has reviewed 37 different studies on malpractice from 1990 to 2019 to find ways to deter medical malpractice. They found three reasons that medical malpractice continues to happen despite current efforts to deter it. The findings of the study are...
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What are dangerous conditions most likely to be misdiagnosed?
You expect that when you have a health problem, your doctor will give you an accurate diagnosis of what troubles you. Unfortunately, some doctors misdiagnose their patients. While this may not always result in adverse effects to your health, a misdiagnosis of a...
FAQs about cerebral palsy
A common group of movement disorders, cerebral palsy may affect people’s movement, posture and balance. Occurring because of brain damage or abnormalities to the developing brain, this condition typically begins to manifest during the first months after birth or in...
Triple amputation leads to lawsuit
People in North Carolina likely do not think twice about taking the advice of their doctors. They defer to the years of education and experience clinicians, expecting that even if a doctor has not encountered a case similar to theirs, the diagnostic tools at the...
How can the use of forceps cause injuries during birth?
In most cases, doctors delivering a baby take many safety precautions during a birth. However, a forceps delivery carries extra complications with it that a regular delivery may not. The use of forceps can cause damage to both the mother and the child if used...
What is meconium aspiration syndrome?
Meconium aspiration syndrome is a type of birth injury that causes difficulty breathing in newborns. According to Johns Hopkins University, MAS affects 5 to 10% of births as the most common cause of serious illness and death in this age group. Review the risks of MAS...
What is informed consent?
Many medical malpractice cases result from a lack of informed consent. Informed consent, according to the American Medical Association, is when a patient gives his or her consent for medical treatment. Informed consent requires that your doctor provides you with...
Heuristics in healthcare
When clients come to see us here at Hensley Cloninger & Greer, P.C. after suffering due to a misdiagnosis by a doctor in Asheville, they typically all share the same question: how can a professional with so many years of education and experience in their field be so...
Hospital Settles Litigation Over Fatal Bacteria Outbreak
The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a stark example of the dangers that virus and bacteria can pose – especially to those with already fragile or compromised immune systems. Some who are exposed face almost no symptoms, while others become seriously ill or even die....
USA Today Article Discusses Complications from Childbirth
There are many complications that can be experienced during childbirth, which leave mothers suffering from life-altering injuries or even death. A recent article in USA Today reviews these risks and discusses what hospitals should be doing to help. Read the article...