A Minnesota man fell off the operating table at St. Joseph’s Hospital and died. What did the hospital have to say for itself? They are conducting an investigation. This is an accident that should never have happened. »
Archive for July, 2010
Man Falls From Operating Table and Dies – An Event That Never Should Have Happened
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
5th Wrong Site Surgery at Same Hospital in 2 Years
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Wrong site surgery is a “never should happen” event. One hospital managed to do it 5 times in the last two years. Here’s a video report. »
How Doctors Can Easily Prevent Wrong Site Surgery
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Here’s a cool video that every surgeon and hospital “team” should review before surgery. Wrong sided surgery is a “should never happen” event. (click on the headline above) »
Felony Charges Against Blacksburg Surgeon in Connection with Car “Keying” Are Dropped
Monday, July 19th, 2010
The felony charges against a prominent Blacksburg surgeon have been lowered to a misdemeanor. The charges stem from an alleged keying of another surgeon’s vehicle. »
Five Diseases That Are Misdiagnosed Over and Over Again
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Read this blog to learn more about five commonly misdiagnosed illnesses. A misdiagnosed illness could be considered medical malpractice, but keep in mind that these cases are not easy to win. To find out more about medical malpractice lawsuits, order a copy of Virginia medical malpractice attorney Ben Glass’s book, Why Most Medical Malpractice... »
One of the Many Problems with Virginia’s Medical Malpractice Liability Cap
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Wondering what is so bad about Virginia’s statutory cap on medical malpractice damages? Read this blog to find out. If you have been injured due to medical negligence in Virginia, order a free copy of Ben Glass’s book, Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime. »