Monthly Archives: January 2020
Serious Consequences of a False Positive Lung Cancer Diagnosis
You’ll no doubt breathe a sigh of relief to learn that your lung cancer was misdiagnosed and that you don’t actually suffer from this disease – the number one cancer-related cause of death in the US. However, as it dawns on you that you’ve endured enormous health strife from treatment, you might wonder how… Read More »
FREIDIN BROWN ATTORNEY JONATHAN FREIDIN NAMED CHAIR OF LGBTQ ORGANIZATION
MIAMI, FL—January 28, 2020— Freidin Brown, P.A. attorney Jonathan E. Freidin has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of SAVE, Inc., South Florida’s leading organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community. Mr. Freidin has served on the SAVE, Inc. Board of Directors since 2018, as well as… Read More »
Telemedicine and Errors in Diagnosing Stroke in Florida
A quick diagnosis and prompt treatment are absolutely critical to ensuring the best outcome for a patient suffering from stroke. Every second counts, especially for acute ischemic stroke (AIS), where there’s a very short time window to employ thrombolysis with intravenous tissue-type plasminogen activator (IV tPA). The problem is that there may be logistical… Read More »
How Florida’s Statute of Limitations Applies to Cancer Misdiagnosis
While your focus is usually on treatment and recovery from a situation involving the failure to diagnose cancer, there’s a very important concept that you should note about your rights. The Florida statute of limitations affects a medical malpractice claim in a very profound way, restricting the amount of time you have to file… Read More »
Four Ways to Avoid Suffering a Second Stroke
You might think you’re out of the woods when you were properly diagnosed and treated for a stroke, but it could be a mistake to believe that you won’t suffer another significant event. According to statistics compiled by the American Stroke Association, one in four stroke survivors will experience a second stroke. Fortunately, up… Read More »
Complications and Questions Regarding Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis
You may not realize it, but that fluttering sensation, racing heartbeat, and other discomforts can actually be symptoms of a serious heart condition known as atrial fibrillation (AFib). Experts at the Mayo Clinic in Florida describe AFib as an irregular or rapid heart rate that occurs when the upper and lower chambers of the… Read More »