Patients trust their doctors, nurses, and other clinicians have the training, skills, and discernment to make the safest and best decisions for their health and wellness. But unfortunately, that is not always the case. A study from Johns Hopkins determined more than 250,000 people die every year in the United States of medical mistakes, making » Read More

Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, or has a loved one with cancer, knows how life-changing the diagnosis can be. The patient may face a long road of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or all three.  It can be a stressful and anxiety-ridden time. Now just imagine this same diagnosis but happening too late or later » Read More

Medical malpractice has a specific legal definition to determine when a medical professional’s actions, or lack thereof, result in a patient’s personal injury. This occurs when a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other medical professional fails to perform their duties to a reasonable medical standard. At its core, medical malpractice is negligence, just like a car » Read More