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MYFOXNY.COM - The Institute of Medicine says medical errors made in hospitals are estimated to cause 44,000 to 98,000 deaths a year and all of them could have been prevented but doctors are often reluctant to admit when mistakes are made.

There is a new way for doctor and hospitals to learn from mistakes before they even happen.

Dr. Ethan Fried is internal medicine specialist at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan. He's also the creator of the near miss registry.

Medical Professionals Speak Out

There was a time when the physician was like a god to his patient. His word was gospel not to be flouted. No longer so. It is partly the trust deficit between them that has eroded their relationship. At the root is the commercialisation of the medical profession.

Once monetary considerations determine a doctor’s decisions, the results can be disastrous. Instances of deaths due to medical negligence are legion.

When it was more assertive in playing its regulatory role,...

Joining Together to Prevent Patient Harm

CHC is partnering with Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality and 70 other Michigan hospitals in two collaborative efforts.

The MHA Keystone: ER collaborative seeks to prevent patient harm in hospital emergency rooms by improving safety, reducing overcrowding and treating blood poisoning in the early stages. This goal will be accomplished by making sure the most critically ill patients receive care first, reducing the likelihood...

Things to Watch Out For With Organ Donation

Within three months of his kidney transplant last March at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Peter C. Platt was rehospitalized with serious infections that did not respond to treatment. The culprit: strongyloides, an intestinal parasite that had been found in the donated organ. He died on July 15, surrounded by his grieving family.

"The kidney transplant was supposed to be the gift of life, but it ended up taking it away," says his widow, Shirin Platt, who contacted state and federal...

OB/GYNs Taking on Less Risky Surgeries

If your hospital organization continues to experience a shortage of OB/GYNs willing to take on high-risk patients or procedures, you're not alone. According to a recent survey from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), professional liability litigation and insurance costs continue to affect the medical practices of OB/GYNs across the country.

Discussed at a forum on patient safety and medical liability in Washington, D.C., last week, the...

Too Many CT Scans Cause for Concern

Legal news for product liability attorneys. A new study suggests overuse of CT scans can lead to development of new cancers. Product liability attorneys alerts- Studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggest radiation exposure from CT scanners can cause cancer. West Palm Beach, FLTwo studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that computed tomography (CT) scans give off far more radiation then what has been widely believed by medical professionals. The CT...

Nurses Help Increase Patient Safety to Prevent Malpractice

Nurses will be central to the delivery of a “new wave” of national patient safety initiatives to combat issues such as pressure ulcers and healthcare acquired infections.

The NHS has been told to reduce venous thromboembolism and pressure ulcers and improve diabetic inpatient care in a government document setting out the service’s priorities for next year.

The Department of Health is also considering whether VTE and pressure ulcers should be added to a list of seven...

New Report Shows Lack of Proper Breast Cancer Tests

The recently released medical report that caused a stir within American women regarding mammograms, could cost approximately 11,500 lives due to abstinence of the tests used to screen for deadly breast cancers.

The report stated women in the 40-49 age groups do not need to be tested on a yearly basis because a small number of misdiagnosis could cause panic until the correct diagnosis is made. In these cases it takes more tests and about a month to correct the mistake.

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	< BACK TO Defective Medical Negligence Main Medical Negligence, Drug and Medical Products News Medical Negligence News from Real Cases Real People New Way Learn About Medical Mistakes Before They Happen MYFOXNY.COM - The Institute of Medicine says medical errors made in hospitals are estimated to cause 44,000 to 98,000 deaths a year and all of them could have been prevented but doctors are often reluctant to admit when mistakes are made. There is a new way for doctor and hospitals to learn from mistakes before they even happen. Dr. Ethan Fried is internal medicine specialist at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan. He's also the creator of the near miss registry. Medical Professionals Speak Out There was a time when the physician was like a god to his patient. His word was gospel not to be flouted. No longer so. It is partly the trust deficit between them that has eroded their relationship. At the root is the commercialisation of the medical profession. Once monetary considerations determine a doctor’s decisions, the results can be disastrous. Instances of deaths due to medical negligence are legion. When it was more assertive in playing its regulatory role,... Joining Together to Prevent Patient Harm CHC is partnering with Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality and 70 other Michigan hospitals in two collaborative efforts. The MHA Keystone: ER collaborative seeks to prevent patient harm in hospital emergency rooms by improving safety, reducing overcrowding and treating blood poisoning in the early stages. This goal will be accomplished by making sure the most critically ill patients receive care first, reducing the likelihood... Things to Watch Out For With Organ Donation Within three months of his kidney transplant last March at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Peter C. Platt was rehospitalized with serious infections that did not respond to treatment. The culprit: strongyloides, an intestinal parasite that had been found in the donated organ. He died on July 15, surrounded by his grieving family. "The kidney transplant was supposed to be the gift of life, but it ended up taking it away," says his widow, Shirin Platt, who contacted state and federal... OB/GYNs Taking on Less Risky Surgeries If your hospital organization continues to experience a shortage of OB/GYNs willing to take on high-risk patients or procedures, you're not alone. According to a recent survey from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), professional liability litigation and insurance costs continue to affect the medical practices of OB/GYNs across the country. Discussed at a forum on patient safety and medical liability in Washington, D.C., last week, the... Too Many CT Scans Cause for Concern Legal news for product liability attorneys. A new study suggests overuse of CT scans can lead to development of new cancers. Product liability attorneys alerts- Studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggest radiation exposure from CT scanners can cause cancer. West Palm Beach, FLTwo studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that computed tomography (CT) scans give off far more radiation then what has been widely believed by medical professionals. The CT... Nurses Help Increase Patient Safety to Prevent Malpractice Nurses will be central to the delivery of a “new wave” of national patient safety initiatives to combat issues such as pressure ulcers and healthcare acquired infections. The NHS has been told to reduce venous thromboembolism and pressure ulcers and improve diabetic inpatient care in a government document setting out the service’s priorities for next year. The Department of Health is also considering whether VTE and pressure ulcers should be added to a list of seven... New Report Shows Lack of Proper Breast Cancer Tests The recently released medical report that caused a stir within American women regarding mammograms, could cost approximately 11,500 lives due to abstinence of the tests used to screen for deadly breast cancers. The report stated women in the 40-49 age groups do not need to be tested on a yearly basis because a small number of misdiagnosis could cause panic until the correct diagnosis is made. In these cases it takes more tests and about a month to correct the mistake. Defective Medical Negligence News Drug Recall and Advisory News
	The Corson & Johnson Law Firm serves clients throughout Oregon, including Eugene, Portland, Brownsville, Springfield, Hood River, Brookings, Corvallis, Salem, Redmond, Roseburg, Medford, Klamath Falls, Myrtle Creek, Bend, Albany, Creswell, Ashland, Central Point, Grants Pass, Junction City, Florence, Tigard, Cottage Grove, Coos Bay, North Bend, Newport, Oregon City, Hillsboro, Gresham, Beaverton. Benton County • Clackamas County • Coos County • Crook County • Deschutes County • Douglas County • Jackson County • Jefferson County • Josephine County • Klamath County • Lane County • Lincoln County • Linn County • Marion County • Multnomah County • Polk County • Tillamook County • Washington County The Corson & Johnson Law Firm does not offer any guarantee of case results. Past success in litigation does not guarantee success in any new or future civil action. Our web site describes some of the cases that Don Corson, Lara Johnson, or The Corson & Johnson Law Firm has worked on in the past. Our description of those cases is summary in nature. The results obtained in each of the cases depended on the particular facts of each case. The results of other cases will differ based on the different facts involved. FULL DISCLAIMER