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Hospitals are meant to heal. But when your loved one is left alone and their condition worsens, that promise is broken. This isn’t just a heartbreaking mistake – it may be a breach of the hospital’s legal duty to protect patients at their most vulnerable. If this...
Most women in Illinois have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies without much complication. However, this only happens if they prevent or manage any medical conditions in advance. Mothers don't often anticipate rare conditions like gestational diabetes, especially...
Unfortunately, everyone's bodies wear down as they age. One area of the body where this aging becomes noticeable is in people's knees. People living with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can need knee replacement surgery. This surgery is also sometimes required...
About 1.7 million people around the country develop sepsis each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and about 350,000 of them never recover. Sepsis occurs when the immune system overreacts to an infection, and it is the cause of about one...
Malpractice claims against nurses are steadily on the rise in Illinois and across the nation in recent years. Claims rose from 17.2% of all types in 2017 to 20.3% in 2022. There are multiple factors that contribute to this significant increase in claims against...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects many Illinois residents, causing pain, numbness, and wrist weakness. Carpal tunnel surgery may be necessary for severe or persistent cases as a viable treatment option. While the procedure is generally safe and effective, it is...
We go to hospitals when we need medical care. Most of the time, we get the care we need. Unfortunately, there are instances when a stay at the hospital results in additional illness or injury. The issue is a problem; the National Institute of Medicine reports that...
Making the decision to see a mental health professional is a difficult but often necessary step for Illinois residents. Unfortunately, not every therapist is the right fit for every patient. If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely time to move on to a new one....
Visiting your physician for an issue in Illinois and Indiana should result in the puzzle being solved and a treatment plan. However, you may experience medical gaslighting, a form of medical malpractice, if you do not receive a treatment plan for your concern. Victims...
Nurses practicing in Illinois or Indiana should be aware of malpractice and how it applies to their profession. Medical malpractice, a form of professional negligence, occurs when a healthcare provider causes harm to a patient by not meeting the expected standards of...
