A new study published in the journal BMJ Open has found that two specific types of medical errors are the most common causes of medical malpractice in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. The 2 Most Common Causes of Primary Care Malpractice and…
You were not the physician treating your loved one. You were not making a diagnosis at Norton Hospital, you were not in the operating room at University Hospital, and you were not deciding on a prescription at Jewish Hospital. You know that there were risks…
This week we have been discussing electronic health records (EHR) and how they can help prevent some instances of medical malpractice. However, it is important to understand that this new technology isn’t perfect. In fact, EHR can cause medical mistakes just as they can prevent…
Your doctor said that your surgery was low risk, and it seemed that it went well with no complications. You recovered quickly and were up and about in no time at all. Then you started feeling pain near the surgical site. You went back to…
Recently, the United Health Foundation released America’s Health Rankings Senior Report, and the news was not good for Kentucky seniors and those who love them. According to the report, Kentucky ranks 45th out of the 50 states when it comes to healthcare for seniors. It…
We live in the digital age, and the field of medicine is no exception to our changing world. More people are conducting business remotely via technology, doctors included. Business First has recently reported that Norton Healthcare, Inc. has received a federal grant to improve its…