Risks of Unapproved Vaginal Rejuvenation Procedures

Cosmetic treatments and medical procedures are not just to keep faces looking young. These days, many women are undergoing vaginal rejuvenation procedures to restore tissue to a more youthful state. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has serious concerns about these procedures, however, and warns women that they may do more harm than good.…

Read More

Diagnostic Errors by Radiologists Alarmingly Common

Diagnostic errors can have serious consequences for patients. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of a medical condition can prevent treatment from reaching patients in a timely manner and may do irreparable damage. Often these errors can occur in radiology, where a patient’s scans are read and interpreted. A recent report reveals that radiology error is…

Read More

Dancing Surgeon Facing Lawsuits

An Atlanta-area certified dermatologist is facing multiple lawsuits from women claiming they were injured by the doctor who danced and sang while performing surgery on them in her office. Not only did the dermatologist videotape the performances, she posted them on her own YouTube channel for promotional purposes. Nearly 100 women have come forward to…

Read More

Risks of Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries

A Cesarean-section (C-section) delivery can put a mother at risk for serious consequences, including blood clots, infections, prolonged recovery time, chronic pelvic pain, and problems with future deliveries. There may be risks to infants, too. Infants delivered by C-section may face an increased risk of developing diabetes or breathing problems like asthma. Although Cesareans are…

Read More

Sexual Assault and Malpractice in New Jersey

Over twenty years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an important decision, which remains relevant to the #MeToo movement, addressing whether a gynecologist that sexually assaulted his patients was covered by medical malpractice insurance. The Appellate Division held that the doctor’s insurance policy was sufficiently broad enough to cover sexual misconduct that occurred during…

Read More

Chiropractor Malpractice

People often turn to chiropractors to diagnose, treat, and help prevent a variety of conditions and disorders that affect the back, neck, pelvis, and extremity joints. Someone might also visit a chiropractor to relieve back or neck pain after a car accident. There are numerous reasons people see chiropractors on a routine basis. These may…

Read More

Forceps Left in Patient After Medical Procedure

Patients undergo surgical procedures to correct medical issues ranging from minor discomfort to severe conditions. Unfortunately, there are instances when a surgical error occurs resulting in major consequences for patients. In some cases, a mistake during surgery can leave a patient in a worse condition than before their procedure and may even put their life…

Read More

Errors in Genetic Testing  

Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. Establishing a high genetic risk for certain diseases gives patients time to take preventive measures to avoid prolonged suffering. There is a risk in defensive medicine that patients may receive treatment that they do not really need. This risk is magnified when…

Read More