Are patients less safe in private equity practices?
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by kreed
3d ago
Over the last few decades, an increasing number of hospitals, physician practices and nursing homes have all come under the ownership of private equity firms. Hailed for their supposed efficiency (and profits), private equity firms are having a huge impact on modern healthcare, but it isn’t a positive one.  No money, no supplies and poor patient care In theory, private equity companies are supposed to improve a medical practice’s efficiency without lowering the quality of care that patients receive.  In practice, however, studies indicate that patient falls, bed sores and hospital-ac ..read more
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How poor healthcare worker communication can lead to medical malpractice
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by gturnercontentcustoms
2w ago
Poor healthcare worker communication is a significant issue that can adversely affect patient outcomes and safety, potentially leading to medical errors and malpractice. This concern spans across various aspects of healthcare delivery. Some of the ways that poor communication between healthcare workers or providers can result in medical malpractice include the following. Breakdowns in team coordination One of the primary ways that poor communication contributes to medical malpractice is through breakdowns in team coordination. Healthcare delivery often involves a multidisciplinary team approac ..read more
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Why failing to diagnose cancer is a major medical error
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by gturnercontentcustoms
1M ago
A cancer diagnosis is often the last thing that someone wants to receive from a medical professional. Cancer is a debilitating condition that requires treatment that can significantly diminish someone’s quality of life. Many people battling cancer require invasive surgery, chemotherapy and other types of treatment that can leave them very ill. While the average patient might prefer a less serious explanation for their symptoms, receiving a minor diagnosis when the true cause of someone’s symptoms is cancer is a major medical error. If a doctor misdiagnoses someone who has cancer, the patient l ..read more
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Safeguarding against medical malpractice before you have surgery
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by jrichcontentcustoms
1M ago
Before undergoing surgery, patients may naturally experience a mix of emotions, from anxiety to hope for improved health. Amid these feelings, the concern for medical malpractice, though unpleasant, is a valid consideration. Medical errors caused by negligent providers can lead to devastating outcomes, and this kind of professional mistreatment is usually out of patients’ hands. With that said, surgical patients can take proactive steps to minimize risks and more effectively protect themselves before they go under. Here we’ll discuss a few. Tips to keep in mind If you are undergoing a surgical ..read more
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Why do people drive the wrong way on the interstate?
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by lbaxtercontentcustoms
2M ago
There are few car accidents as dangerous as a wrong-way accident on the interstate. This is a head-on crash, which is highly dangerous on its own, even with modern safety systems like airbags, crumple zones and seatbelts. Additionally, drivers on the interstate may be going around 75 miles an hour. This means that their combined speed is closer to 150 miles an hour, creating a very violent collision. Of course, though, this is a type of collision that should never occur. Interstates are divided by walls or medians and are controlled by on-ramps and off-ramps. Drivers should always be heading i ..read more
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What do dangerous drivers look like?
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by gturnercontentcustoms
2M ago
When you read about vehicle crashes in the news, it is easy to categorize those responsible as dangerous. It’s easy to believe they are the exception rather than the rule and that most people you know would never be as stupid or reckless as the drivers in question were. Yet, when you consider how quickly a crash can occur, it’s not hard to see that it doesn’t take much to cause one. It does not require someone to be particularly stupid or reckless. It just requires them to make one small mistake. Most drivers do something dangerous at some point If you reflect on your driving history, you can ..read more
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The scale of birth injuries and their classifications
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
3M ago
While many babies in North Adams, Massachusetts, suffer minor injuries that heal soon after, some are more severe. Certain critical instances will recover with timely and appropriate medical care. However, others might result in permanent impairments. This might affect the child physically, cognitively and emotionally. Breaches of birth injury care standards Birth injuries are preventable when healthcare professionals adhere to the standard of care for both the mother and baby. These include identifying and addressing uncommon findings, monitoring their health, etc. Possible signs of medical m ..read more
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Car crashes caused by speeding
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
3M ago
Winters in Massachusetts create hazardous road conditions that lead to accidents. However, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that the highest rates of fatal crashes that involve speeding occur over the summer, especially the big holiday weekends. The clear roads and sunny weather apparently entice more people to drive faster and thereby cause more deadly accidents. Speeding top cause of fatal vehicle accidents The NHTSA tracks transportation accidents and collects data about the time of day and year, driver gender, and vehicle types on top of trying to ..read more
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Injuries from truck collisions
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
4M ago
All motor vehicle accidents involve a risk of injury. However, the injury risks associated with a truck collision could be among the worst. Trucks are massively heavy vehicles that could inflict severe damage. Accident victims may sue in a Massachusetts Civil Court. The lawsuit could seek extensive compensation based on the injuries suffered. Truck accident injuries Various factors could contribute to the specific harm someone suffers in a truck collision. Whiplash and soft tissue damage are not uncommon, and it could be possible to suffer lacerations upon hitting the windshield or dashboard ..read more
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Types of car crashes and their impact
Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
5M ago
In Massachusetts, car accidents cause many non-fatal and fatal injuries on the road. These traffic accidents affect millions of people each year and take place in a variety of scenarios. The following are the most common accident types and their potential causes. Single- and multi-car accidents This broad category captures most motor vehicle accidents. In a single-car accident, only one vehicle is involved, and the driver often has an accident due to fatigue, intoxication or a vehicle malfunction, such as brake problems. Other causes include reckless driving or swerving to avoid something in t ..read more
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