Medical Malpractice

ACOG Recommends Doctors Delay Umbilical Cord Cutting

Since the early 20th century, it’s been standard practice for physicians to clamp and cut the umbilical cord of a…

9 years ago

Study Finds Malpractice “Apology Laws” Are Ineffective

Every state has some form of malpractice legislation on the books, but approaches to medical malpractice laws vary significantly from…

9 years ago

House Republicans Advance Bill to Cap Malpractice Awards

Recent healthcare headlines might be dominated by the GOP’s proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act, but there’s something else…

9 years ago

Study Finds Many Family-Reported Errors Go Undocumented

When physicians commit potentially-dangerous medical errors, it’s up to the healthcare facilities that employ them to log detailed incident reports…

9 years ago

Mayo Clinic: 54 Percent of U.S. Doctors Suffer From Burnout

Discover why the Mayo Clinic 54 percent burnout rate among U.S. doctors matters. Trust Silberstein & Miklos, P.C. to fight…

9 years ago

NYC Health Department Wants to Improve Maternal Healthcare

The advancements made in medicine over the past century have drastically decreased the chances of complications during childbirth, especially maternal…

9 years ago

Researchers Find Web-Based Tools Can Reduce Medical Errors

Modern medical treatment often involves a collaborative effort between multiple physicians and healthcare professionals. When patient care is handed-off from…

9 years ago

Company Creates Tool to Help Medical Staff Read Small Print

Taking medication to recover from an injury or treat a long-term illness is serious business. According to The Washington Post,…

9 years ago

Doctors Suggest Cutting Medication to Reduce Hospital Deaths

Preventable errors have been a hot topic of discussion in the medical community recently. Insurance companies, legislators and medical professionals…

9 years ago

Can 3D-Printed Organ Replicas Help Train Better Surgeons?

Before a student can become a surgeon, they typically spend months conducting mock surgeries on human cadavers. Unfortunately, surgical students…

9 years ago