The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization that accredits healthcare facilities based on their approach to safe, effective patient care. In a recent report, the commission has confirmed an alarming trend: more patients are falling while receiving medical care. The report focuses on the increasing occurrence of patient falls in various healthcare settings, including hospitals,…
Undergoing any kind of surgery is both scary and stressful. For most Virginia surgical patients, the procedure will go as it should allowing them to recover and return to their normal lives feeling better. Unfortunately, patients’ recoveries can be impeded when a surgeon or other healthcare provider is negligent. One such act of negligence is…
In medical settings, the use of breathing tubes, also known as endotracheal tubes, is a common practice to assist patients with their breathing. These tubes are inserted into the trachea, providing a clear airway and ensuring adequate oxygen supply. However, when mistakes occur during the insertion or management of these tubes, the consequences can be…
Sadly, it is not uncommon for people to sustain injuries or the loss of a family member due to the carelessness or negligence of a doctor, surgeon, or another healthcare professional at a Virginia hospital. If you went to the hospital with good faith that they would treat your illness or injury, and instead, you…
Headlines about surgical tools being left in a patient’s body or babies born with birth defects due to a hospital’s negligence are attention-grabbing. However, a quieter and perhaps more deadly type of medical malpractice is the most common of all: missed diagnoses. If you are not diagnosed with a particular condition—even after seeking medical attention—you…