Medication Errors Remain Under Reported
According to the Institute of Medicine, medication errors injure…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a disease…
Better Access to Healthcare Isn’t Translating into Better Quality of Healthcare
Healthcare reform has dominated the news the past 12 months.…
Medical Malpractice Claims as Tools to Avoid Medical Errors
“What the Doctor Missed” is a must read for those interested…
Surgical Safety Checklist and Quality Surgical Outcomes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has created and distributed…
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits and Healthcare Costs
As we approach another election, we'll undoubtedly be subject…
Report Shows Better Patient Safety Practices Lead to Fewer Medical Malpractice Claims
A California study by the Rand Corporation shows that a concerted…
Large Surgical Sponge Left in Patient After Surgery
When Palm Beach County Judge Nelson E. Bailey entered Good Samaritan…
The New Hampshire Primary: Some General Thoughts
We witnessed another important primary in the Granite State yesterday.…
Massachusetts Doctor to Stand Trial for Manslaughter in Botched Abortion
Dr. Rapin Osathanondh, an obstetrician and formerly a research…
