With all the bad press they have received lately, one might expect hospitals in Massachusetts to start making patients' health their number 1 priority. But…
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Medical Malpractice and the Keys to Improving Patient Safety
It was revealed earlier this year that medical malpractice is the third most common cause of death in the United States – third only to…
The Medical Error Epidemic Continues to Spread
When you think of the top hospitals in the country, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston probably comes to mind. After all, it is the…
Medical Error Is Now 3rd Leading Cause of Death — Is New Technology Enough to Fix It?
As it stands, so-called medical errors are currently the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, it’s estimated that at least…
Report: Surgical Errors Are Often Hidden from Patients
Imagine this — you undergo a common medical procedure. Upon waking, the surgeon says “everything went well.” Great, right? Well, perhaps not. According to a…
10,000 Malpractice Lawsuits Now Help Doctors Improve Safety and Training
There’s a reason they say that doctors “practice” medicine: they’re only human and not immune to making mistakes. Unfortunately, the mistakes that do occur can…
Boston Globe: Surgeons Double-Booked to Cut Costs at Nation’s Hospitals
Picture this: You’re in the hospital about to undergo a risky surgery. The nurse places a breathing mask over your mouth and nose and asks…
Holyoke, MA Family Awarded $30 Million in Medical Negligence Lawsuit
Could something have been done differently? Could this somehow have been prevented? These questions haunt a medical patient and their loved ones for years after…
