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Take steps to avoid becoming a medical malpractice victim

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Last Modified on Oct 17, 2014

Whether their treatments are for preventative care or to deal with unexpected ailments and illnesses, Michigan residents tend…

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Rehabilitation for brain injury victims in California

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Last Modified on Oct 03, 2014

Accidents could cause various injuries to the head. Brain injury, also known as traumatic brain injury, may be…

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New study looks at connection between early brain injury, autism

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Last Modified on Sep 19, 2014

According to a recent study published in the medical Journal Neuron, the part of the brain called the cerebellum…

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Department of Defense to address risky military hospitals

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Last Modified on Sep 05, 2014

Not all hospitals are created equal. This is fairly obvious reality in health care. Hospitals which have money…

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Have your medical negligence case evaluated by an experienced attorney

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Last Modified on Aug 18, 2014

Medical error is not as uncommon as many people might think it is. Though studies vary regarding the…

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To whom should I report elder abuse?

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Last Modified on Aug 14, 2014

Elder abuse is a serious problem, and given the increasing population of elderly Americans, is likely to be…

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Filing a complaint against a Michigan health care professional

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Last Modified on Jul 31, 2014

When a patient is harmed by a medical professional, it isn’t always possible to pursue medical malpractice litigation. In some…

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Noneconomic damages caps in medical malpractice cases

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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2014

In medical malpractice cases, noneconomic damages are an important but controversial issue. Such damages encompass losses that cannot…

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Failure to diagnose diabetes can lead to heart attack

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Last Modified on Jun 27, 2014

As consumers of medical services, we expect that our doctors have the education, training and experience necessary to…

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Hospitals try staffing pharmacists to prevent medication errors

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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2014

Medication errors, like all medical errors, can occur in a variety of settings for a variety of reasons.…

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Over one-third of Michigan hospitals given “A” safety rating

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Last Modified on May 29, 2014

The Leapfrog Group, an organization dedicated to health care safety, recently released safety ratings for hospitals nationwide. The…

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Unnecessary C-sections carry extra risks

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Last Modified on May 13, 2014

According to a recent report by Consumer Reports, cesarean section deliveries are too common in many hospitals across…

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Nursing home neglect case a stark reminder of resident vulnerability

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Last Modified on May 02, 2014

When many people think about living a nursing home as an elderly person, there is a fear associated…

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Jury favors couple in malpractice suit against radiology clinic

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Last Modified on Apr 18, 2014

A medical malpractice lawsuit filed by a Grand Rapids couple against Kent Radiology and one of its former…

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2013 medical malpractice payouts state-by-state

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Last Modified on Apr 04, 2014

A recent article written by Michael Krauss, Professor of Law and George Mason University, listed a number of…

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When your doctor’s apology doesn’t cut it

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Last Modified on Mar 28, 2014

Many of us have personally experienced, or know somebody who has experienced, medical error by a health care…

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Waking up in a body bag: a morbid result of malpractice?

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2014

An out-of-state medical story has attracted attention in Michigan, as well as in other countries. Some might call…

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Researchers looking to develop vaccine to stop deadly infection

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Last Modified on Feb 21, 2014

Over the course of the last decade, hospitals across the U.S. have been fighting outbreaks of so-called healthcare-associated…

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Number of Operating Room Injuries Linked to Robot Surgery Reportedly Increasing

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Last Modified on Nov 25, 2013

November 20, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Heidi Turner Washington, DC: Patients who have suffered an operating room injury during…

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Meningitis Outbreak: Michigan Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Contaminated Steroids

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2013

Following the death of 17 Michigan residents who contracted meningitis from contaminated steroids, the states attorney general said…

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