Diagnostic errors are the primary cause behind medical malpractice claims in Oklahoma and throughout the nation. This is according to the results of a recent study conducted on malpractice claims filed from 2013 to 2017. The study determined that 33 percent of...
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Month: March 2018
Common mistakes that lead to medication errors
Hospital patients in Oklahoma may know that medication errors are among the most common form of medical malpractice. They're also one of the most deadly as more than a quarter of a million Americans die from health care mistakes every year. These errors often arise...
Soft tissue injuries, and their many symptoms
The soft tissues refer to the non-bony parts of the body like the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These can be stretched to the point of injury through any sudden, uncontrolled movement, which explains why they often result from car collisions. Drivers in Oklahoma...
Expert warns new blood test can miss concussions
Oklahoma readers may have heard about a new FDA-approved blood test that can supposedly detect concussions. However, a concussion expert from the University at Buffalo says the test isn't that straightforward.According to the expert, who is the medical director of the...