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Signs Of Chemotherapy Overdose
Chemotherapy is somewhat unique in the medical world in the sense that it is a kind of poison that damages cells in the human body; of course, this is the whole point when Florida health care providers implement chemo in connection with treating cancer. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL explain that… Read More »
Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Florida Medical Malpractice Attorney
After suffering injuries due to negligence by a health care provider, it is normal to feel angry, confused, and violated. Retaining a skilled legal professional to pursue your remedies under Florida medical malpractice laws, may be a step in the right direction. Once you start your search for a lawyer, you may soon realize… Read More »
Shocking Statistics On EHRs And Failure To Detect Medication Errors
Adoption of electronic health records (EHR) systems across the US has delivered numerous benefits related to ease-of-use and convenience, but these solutions have fallen short in one key area: The promise to significantly reduce medication errors. United Press International (UPI) reported some disturbing statistics indicating that EHRs fail to detect up to 1 of… Read More »
Types Of Intubation Errors By Florida Health Care Providers
Any time you undergo elective surgery or an emergency procedure, you can expect that health care providers will provide some sort of ventilation assistance while you are under the effects of anesthesia. WebMD describes the process of intubation, the insertion of a long tube into the trachea. The other end of the tube is… Read More »
Troubling Statistics On Bed Sores In Florida Hospitals
Bed sores are extremely painful, gaping open wounds that develop when a patient remains in the same position for too long, leading to pressure on the skin. Also referred to as pressure sores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers, these injuries are so easily prevented that they are referred to as “never” events in the… Read More »
Common Heart Attack Errors By Florida Physicians
Coronary heart disease remains the top cause of death in the US according to the American Heart Association (AHA), taking the lives of almost 366,000 individuals every year. However, additional statistics reveal that deaths from heart attack are not the only concern. AHA researchers estimate that around 605,000 people every year will experience their… Read More »
FAQs About Florida Wrongful Death Claims For Sepsis Shock
Anytime someone passes away in a non-emergency hospital setting while under close observation of health care providers, there will be questions about how such a tragedy could happen. You might be surprised to learn that the source of these fatalities is often infection, specifically sepsis and septic shock. If you lost a loved one… Read More »
What To Expect When A Florida Physician Suspects Brain Tumor
The very idea of a brain tumor can instill horror and anxiety when you consider the potential outcomes, but recent data regarding this medical condition may alleviate some fears. Though the National Brain Tumor Society reports that an estimated 700,000 people in the US are currently living with a brain tumor, the average survival… Read More »
3 Freidin Brown, P.A. Lawyers Acknowledged In 2022 Edition Of Best Lawyers In America
August 18, 2021 — Freidin Brown, P.A. is pleased to announce that Philip Freidin and Joel H. Brown have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over… Read More »
The Ongoing Problem Of Hospital Negligence Part 6: South Florida Hospitals
Many people associate medical malpractice with individual practitioners, but it is important to realize that liability extends up the ladder. A hospital or entire health care system could be negligent in providing care, and patients pay the price of their misconduct. Fortunately, there are resources for weeding out organizations that do not meet the… Read More »