Rocky River Medical Malpractice Blog
What are potential complications from the use of forceps?
In all of the excitement leading up to the birth of your baby in Ohio, it is easy to overlook the fact that the delivery process itself can still be a complicated medical procedure. Despite all of the advances made in medical science in recent years, your doctor...
How does Ohio rank against other states for healthcare?
In a study conducted by researchers at WalletHub, Ohio ranked 24 out of 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) for its healthcare. With this score, Ohio falls in the middle of the best and worst states for healthcare. In order to make these determinations, the...
Does drowsiness lead to medical mistakes?
Ohio residents like you expect top tier care when you go to a medical facility. This means high standards of cleanliness and attentiveness to patients. It also means providing prompt and accurate service that addresses your health problems. Unfortunately, staff is not...
Identifying a doctor’s errors during childbirth
Whether you recently gave birth, plan to have a child in the near future or your spouse is preparing for childbirth, it is very important to identify doctor errors and negligence right away. For starters, this can reduce the likelihood of serious injuries and other...
U.S. maternal death statistics are likely lower than reality
In January 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its updated figures for maternal mortality rate in the U.S. The update, which relied on 2018 data, indicated an average of 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. These statistics place the...
The problem with heuristics in healthcare
By now, you likely have a fairly well-established expectation of what happens when you go to see your doctor in Ohio: you describe your symptoms, your doctor orders a handful of tests, and you fully expect to leave with the knowledge of exactly what your ailment or...
New research brings positive news for birth-related brain damage
A new research study describes an innovative blood test that could significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of infant brain damage. As published in the August 2020 issue of the journal Scientific Reports, the scientists from Imperial College London found that...
Are birth injuries decreasing?
Birth injuries present a number of serious concerns for mothers, newborns, fathers and other family members. From physical pain and financial hardships to the loss of life, there are many ways in which these injuries turn lives upside down. Moreover, it is important...
What happens when a surgical instrument is left behind?
Surgical errors in Ohio and across the United States occur more often than you may care to think about. Although the surgical staff in the operating room are highly trained medical professionals, they are human and can make mistakes as well. According to John...
What is cancer overdiagnosis?
When a cancer diagnosis occurs, it is a very serious situation that often requires quick action to begin treatment. While doctors aim to try to diagnosis cancer as early as possible, sometimes an early diagnosis is more harmful than helpful. In most cases, finding...
