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On Monday February 1, Universal Health Services, a Fortune 500 healthcare company, announced development plans for a new 7-story, 270-bed hospital after purchasing a 32-acre lot in Palm Beach Gardens. Based out of Pennsylvania, Universal Health is a nationwide healthcare network with over 25 medical facilities in the state of Florida, as listed below....

There are risks involved with any type of health care treatment, but the threat of serious adverse outcomes is significant in the context of stroke. According to a National Library of Medicine article, stroke misdiagnosis is a “major” concern due to errors in around 9 percent of cases in the emergency setting. Missed diagnosis...

Whether you have made arrangements for elective surgery or need to undergo a procedure for emergency reasons, you know that there are risks involved. Still, you trust your surgeon and surgical team to protect your overall health while taking corrective action to address a serious medical condition. Unfortunately, surgical errors are still a threat....

Women of all ages rely on their OB/GYNs to monitor, diagnose, and treat issues related to reproductive health, from their pre-teens to child-bearing years to menopause. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are a reality and they are often linked to negligence by OB/GYNs. A study conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA) indicates that around 63...

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...

The Mayo Clinic defines preeclampsia as a potentially fatal complication that impacts the liver and kidneys, one that can develop into eclampsia and a risk of seizures without proper care. Any person who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant should be aware of critical issues regarding these two health concerns. If either of...

Patients and their families never expect to suffer injuries at the hands of negligent medical providers, but one careless decision can leave patients with mounting bills, physical trauma, and other losses. Negligence is often a mistake or a lapse in judgment that does not adhere to the profession’s standard of care, and it often...

You are probably familiar with the term “black box” to describe the event data recorders on commercial aircraft and automobiles, but you might not realize that this technology is also making its way into operating rooms across the US. Named to the Best Inventions 2019 list generated by Time magazine, the OR black box...

One of the primary elements in proving a medical malpractice case is showing that medical negligence was a direct cause of the patient’s injuries.  As a result, comorbidities—or preexisting conditions—can cause some issues in proving your case. Having more than one medical condition can complicate a claim, especially when the issue is related to...

Couples spend the duration of pregnancy eagerly anticipating the birth of their child, so they look forward to the delivery process and the joyous occasion when a new life emerges. As a result, there can be an extreme amount of stress and uncertainty if the birth did not go as planned. Health care providers...

Many people suffer from seasonal allergies, reactions to pet dander, and issues after eating certain types of foods, but allergic reactions to prescription medications are also a considerable problem. Statistics published by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reveal that adverse drug reactions affect an estimated 10 percent of patients – and...

There are countless technical terms involved with the practice of medicine so, like most people, you probably leave the definitions and details up to your Florida health care providers. However, there is one you should know about if you have heart issues or recently suffered a heart attack. A Swan-Ganz Catheterization is a type...

The human body is a vastly complicated machine, so it is no surprise that there are numerous specialty areas within the practice of medicine. However, you might be shocked to learn that healthcare providers in certain specialties are far more likely to be sued for medical malpractice than others. Almost one-third of all physicians...

Any health care professional can make a mistake, from primary care physicians and emergency room staff to nurses, specialty doctors, and surgeons. When these errors amount to negligence, patients may have a claim against the provider to recoup compensation for their losses. However, you may wonder how medical malpractice laws apply to medical students...

Many people assume that any type of medical mistake is grounds for a medical malpractice claim or, more specifically, that it is enough to show that a physician did not exercise reasonable care in providing treatment. Much of the confusion comes from the fact that med mal cases are a subset of personal injury...