When you’re unwell and need medical attention, you think that the hospital is the right place to be. You expect to receive the help you need and to leave feeling much better than when you arrived. After all, hospitals should be one of the cleanest places around,...
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Can birth injuries lead to paralysis?
Childbirth is supposed to be a delightful and memorable occasion in a parent’s life. However, childbirths are sometimes marked by injuries during birth that impact the child’s life and the entire family's future. A birth injury can be described as the damage caused to...
3 anesthesia errors that can amount to medical malpractice
Anesthesia is crucial for inducing unconsciousness and preventing pain during certain medical procedures like surgery and oral care. Depending on the nature of the medical procedure, anesthesia can be local, regional or general. However, anesthesia, just like any...
The time your doctor listens may affect your medical case
For months, you’ve been dealing with a very complicated health condition. When you get to the doctor’s office, you start explaining your condition. But then your doctor quickly cuts you off and you feel like they’re not even listening to you. What studies have found...
Could you spot intoxication in your health care providers?
Work-related stress, fatigue and anxiety affect almost everyone at some point in their careers. Working long hours and making critical decisions can take its toll over time and lead to conduct that once seemed unacceptable. Self-medicating through alcohol is a common...
Doctors are burning out, and it could lead to worse care
Burnout is something that can happen in many industries. It occurs when employees are facing overwhelming work-related stress. It goes on for so long that it becomes a chronic condition, and finally, they are just emotionally and physically exhausted. In some ways,...
Defensive driving is a mindset
People often ask what they can do to become better defensive drivers. They know that defensive driving can help them avoid getting involved in a car accident, so they want to focus on it whenever possible. They’re curious about exactly what steps to take. There are...
Understanding the impact of medication errors and why they occur
Medication errors are considered one of the most common medical errors that occur. It’s estimated that 1.5 million people are harmed in some way due to this problem each year. The additional costs related to treating drug-related injuries that occur in hospitals alone...
The rate of hospital-acquired infections in New York has improved
You probably do not associate hospitals with infection risks, but hospital-acquired infections are so common that they have an acronym -- HAIs. They generally arise in hospitals that may not be as clean as they should be and typically fall into several categories:...
Be extra careful on your motorcycle in the fall
As we move closer to fall in New York, motorcyclists are going to enjoy one of the most beautiful seasons. It can be a great time to go out on your bike, enjoying the cooling weather and roads that are relatively empty as students head back to school. However, fall...