"We must suffer for beauty" may be a reason for seeking plastic surgery in the first place, but in general we don't expect to suffer more than routine pain.  Plastic surgery can certainly go wrong, leading to infections, pain, and disfigurement. Some people have even...

The trust placed in medical professionals is trust violated upon the discovery that malpractice occurred. Oversights and the overall lack of quality care not only violate the bond between doctor and patient, but also result in serious injuries and death. Recent...

How long has your lower back pain bothered you? Your doctor may have told you that you have a degenerative disc that's causing a problem. Doctors often diagnose the cause of lower back pain as a problem with a disc in your lower back and while painkillers temporarily...

The actions of a doctor can help -- or sometimes hurt -- a person. When a patient is harmed, he or she may be entitled to compensation for the damages suffered if the doctor was negligent.Two important questions will come up in a medical malpractice case. (1) Did the...

By law and by professional oath, physicians have a duty to provide competent medical advice and treatment. A mistake or lapse can be fatal or life-changing. In a medical malpractice lawsuit, doctors are not judged by whether they are perfect. They are judged by...

A little pain is normal. Lasting injury is not normal.Many people have a deep fear of the dentist. For some, that fear is exaggerated or wholly unfounded. For those who have experienced true dental malpractice, avoiding dentists and dental care is entirely...

Sleep-deprived physicians making medical decisions. What could go wrong?The governing body that oversees medical residencies (doctors-in-training) has proposed radical rule changes that would allow first-year residents to work as much as 28 hours at a stretch and to...

According to a study released by Johns Hopkins Medicine, fatalities stemming from medical error account for 10 percent of all deaths, making it the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Medical errors can involve medication and lab report mixups,...

One percent of all doctors account for 32 percent of all paid malpractice claims and there is a direct relationship between the numbers of claims a physician pays and the likelihood he or she will come under suit again. The study published in The New England Journal...

When going to a medical doctor, most of us trust and rely on the care we receive. Unfortunately, doctors make mistakes and can cause or aggravate serious health issues for patients. When a patient suffers injury because of the negligence or fault of a doctor, a...