Cancer, in its many forms, is one of the most challenging diagnoses to make. Despite advancements in medical technology, certain cancers remain vulnerable to misdiagnosis, often because their symptoms mimic less severe conditions. Regardless, healthcare professionals...
Mistakes in the diagnostic process of a health condition are more common than you may expect. Multiple cases of a patient's condition worsening or family members losing a loved one due to a diagnostic error have been reported. The medical field has different...
Medical malpractice claims have always been contentious – but recent years have seen a dramatic rise in so-called “nuclear” verdicts when those cases go to trial. Medical providers and their insurers are taking note, and they’re trying to better understand what’s...
Patients attend hospitals and medical facilities to improve their health and well-being. This is something that doctors and medical staff are trained to do. For the most part, improved health is what most patients experience, but that isn’t always the case. Doctors...
There was a time when patients and families would be unlikely to hear anything resembling an apology from a doctor for making a mistake, misdiagnosis or engaging in any other type of negligence – no matter how minor or serious the harm was. Ironically, while they...
If you have undergone knee replacement surgery in West Virginia, you should have less pain and be able to walk more easily. However, if you are experiencing decreased function or even more pain than before the surgery, there is a possibility that your treatment was...
One of the most crucial relationships that people form is with their healthcare providers. After all, a successful collaboration between the patient and their physician results in the best medical care as well as confidence in the decision-making process regarding the...
Allergic reactions are some of the deadliest medical emergencies in the world. Although most are mild, some reactions can lead to organ failure or even death when left untreated. If you had a reaction due to someone else's negligence, you might be able to sue for...
Patient abandonment is a serious ethical violation that occurs when a West Virginia healthcare provider terminates a patient's care without justification. This can happen when a provider terminates the doctor-patient relationship without adequate notice, fails to...
Telehealth has become more widely available to West Virginia residents. And the ability to receive virtual healthcare is a convenience for many. But telemedicine increases the risk of medical malpractice for patients and doctors. What is medical malpractice? Medical...
