On May 11, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1561 into law. The new plastic surgery law in Florida introduces regulations to enhance patient safety, particularly with liposuction and Brazilian…
read moreHospital negligence and safety is a top concern among many South Florida residents. On May 1, 2024 the Miami Herald published an article reviewing the findings from The Leapfrog Group,…
read moreA study by NiceRX found that Florida was the third-highest state for the number of medical malpractice reports filed over ten years (2012-2022), resulting in 11,410 reports. Nearly one billion…
read moreNow that most cruise lines have returned to pre-pandemic operations, more travelers are choosing to spend their family vacations on cruise ships. With increased cruise operations, comes an increased risk…
read moreThe Florida Board of Medicine recently issued final orders in two recent cases that remind us how medical errors are still a major issue. According to a study by Johns…
read moreMedical mistakes are one of the leading causes of death in the US. Some studies have suggested it is the third leading cause of death following heart disease and cancer.…
read moreEach year, thousands of medical mistakes lead to serious injury and in some tragic cases, death. Medical providers, such as doctors, nurses and hospitals, have a duty to provide appropriate care.…
read moreWhen pursuing a medical malpractice case, the success of your case rests on proving that the medical negligence on behalf of a provider, hospital, or pharmacist led to injury or…
read moreIt’s hard to deny that the cost of health care can be a burden on many families in the U.S. In fact, according to a survey by the University of…
read moreMedical malpractice cases often take adverse medical incident records into consideration. In 2004, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment, known as Amendment Seven, which provides patients broad rights to access…
read moreAs we all know, medical malpractice is a serious issue in the healthcare industry, but what happens when a doctor faces multiple complaints? A recently released study in Florida found…
read moreAs with the development of any new technology, there are often pros and cons, especially when it comes to its use in places like hospitals and doctors’ offices. Such is…
read moreWhen a health issue arises for you or a loved one, and you have no option but to trust medical professionals to assist you in solving the problem, you can…
read moreFor someone facing a painful disease or life-threatening illness, there is nothing more important than getting the proper medications or devices that will provide a cure or at least some…
read moreA tragedy occurred in Florida 2003 that left a family grieving the untimely death of their loved one. The incident involved a reportedly botched surgical procedure that resulted in the…
read moreMany people believe that medical record mix-ups are terrifying but rare. A new study by the ECRI Institute says otherwise. The report found 7,613 cases of wrong-patient error at 181…
read moreAccording to a new study, medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States, preceded only by heart disease and cancer. The study, which came…
read moreNo one likes bad news, especially when it comes to our health. Learning about a series illness from the doctor is one of the worst fears for more people. SILENCE…
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