Category: Hospital Errors

Lee Health, a popular nonprofit health system in Southwest Florida, has been serving Floridians since 1916. The health system has been public since 1968, but as of November 1st, 2024, the system is now private. While it is possible to sue public health systems for medical malpractice, it is harder for victims to seek...

While some medical mistakes can be the result of negligence by an individual health care provider, Florida law also allows patients to pursue hospitals that cause harm. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) points out that many medical errors are the result of defects at the enterprise level. Entire health care systems...

Whether a patient is hospitalized for emergency treatment, an elective surgery, or other ailment, the hospital’s laboratory will play a central role with care. Lab tests and screenings are critical for diagnosing a medical condition, so that health care providers can develop a strategy and get started with proper treatment. You might not expect...

An urgent care center is an affordable, quick, and convenient option when seeking medical care for a condition that is serious, but not life-threatening enough to head to the emergency room. Plus, these facilities are very accessible no matter where you live, with a location on almost every corner around South Florida. However, some...