Thanksgiving is a time to be with friends and family. For many of us, getting together to celebrate requires at least a little bit of traveling. In fact, according to estimates by AAA, more than 45 million people in the U.S. have plans to travel for Thanksgiving; most of them plan to travel by car.
Victims of medical errors: Will you pay for follow-up care?
Complications can and do arise during any surgical procedure, whether it is a simple, routine operation or a complex and lengthy operation. In the best-case scenarios, doctors and nurses are able to identify and remedy an issue before it becomes a serious problem. In worst-case scenarios, however, surgical complications have catastrophic results that put the life of a patient in jeopardy.
Drunk drivers aren't the only impaired drivers on the road
Driving is something most of us do every single day. In fact, it can be such a routine task that we don't really give it much thought anymore. However, every time anyone gets behind the wheel, there is the chance that a serious accident can occur. This risk increases considerably when a driver is impaired.
Study explores just how common Rx errors are in the OR
When a patient is first rolled into the operating room prior to a surgical procedure, there is a very good chance they are a bit nervous about everything from the administration of the anesthesia and the success of the procedure to the levels of post-op pain and their long-term prospects for success.
Millions awarded to man paralyzed after surgery
Undergoing surgery can be an aggressive -- but effective -- solution for many complicated medical problems. While it can be frightening, surgery can also dramatically improve a person's condition and quality of life.
