A medical error by a replacement nurse at an Oakland hospital is being blamed for the death of a cancer patient. The victim, a 66-year-old woman had been receiving treatment for cancer at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland since July. According to Oakland police, the woman’s death was caused when a replacement [...]
A new study shows that noisy operating rooms may increase the risk of surgical site infections. According to the results of the study, which were published in the July issue of the British Journal of Surgery, surgical site infections were also responsible for longer periods of hospitalization. The team of Swiss researchers analyzed 35 patients [...]
It shouldn’t take smarts to understand that performing a surgical procedure under the influence of alcohol can dramatically increase the risks of surgical errors. However, a new study finds that alcohol consumption, even the night before a surgery, can impact a surgeon’s propensity for error. The researchers studied a group of six surgeons, who specialized [...]
As far as Arizona medical malpractice attorneys are concerned, there is no specific season for patient susceptibility to hospital-acquired MRSA infections. However, new research suggests that the incidence of these deadly infections peaks during fall and summer seasons. Further, the research suggests that pediatric patients have a much higher risk of contracting MRSA infections during [...]
With the new year, Arizona medical malpractice attorneys can expect patients to be more informed about their hospitals. A number of new healthcare benefits are expected to go into effect as part of the Affordable Healthcare Act passed by Congress this year. Among the many changes that Americans can expect to see is mandatory reporting [...]