Medical Malpractice

I'm a licensed psychologist in private practice. I see depressed, anxious and/or attention deficit professionals. The other day, James, a 50ish physician, sat staring out the window in my office as he said, "I don't know why I'm here. My colleagues wanted me to see someone. I yelled at Debbie, my nurse, the other day." He looked downcast as...

You get insurance in order to protect yourself from disaster. When you think of disaster and insurance, you think of bad weather, stolen goods, or a number of other unforeseen physical mishaps that can ruin your business if you're not covered. The same thinking is often applied to business, where owners have equipment to be safeguarded, payroll...

It is estimated that 25 million people are afraid to fly. That estimate doesn't include the people who fly,but still suffer anxiety from flying. People suffer from fear of flying because they fear giving up control to a total stranger. But, they give up control everyday to doctors, & dentist were tens of thousands of people die every year...

Pronounced Vee-back -- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean - When a woman has a cesarean section with one baby and then has a subsequent baby vaginally. It sounds simple enough, doesn't it? Not in this political and medical climate, it is not.Forty years ago, the rule was "Once a cesarean, always a cesarean." In the 1980's, a swing occurred when obstetricians...

Probably everyone has at one time or another wished they could look as good as a movie or music star. However, the standards-and particularly those having to do with weight-are going up all the time, and few people these days have exactly the body type it takes. That's where high volume liposuction comes in.Initially, high volume liposuction sounds...

As the adage goes: Prevention is better than cure. In medical practice, prevention of the disease before its onset is better than giving medication when it is already malignant or full-blown. Getting it right early is much better than subsequent expensive treatments. Furthermore, when you lose your health, the road to recovery gets longer and...

When my heart is overwhelmed, my emotions frazzled and my mental faculties fried; I continually return to me, myself and I. Upon coming to the end of myself, I realize when there is nothing else. It is then that I turn within for renewal, refreshing and revelation.Emotional exhaustion can come at the end of a laborious work week, after a long...

The thyroid is a gland in the neck that is located near the base of the throat and is shaped like a butterfly. This gland is comprised of two different lobes, one on the left and one on the right, and is in charge of producing certain types of hormones. The thyroid uses iodine to help with the production of these various hormones. The hormones...

Terminal illness is so frightening and painful that most who dare read this article are personally preparing for the death of a loved one or themselves. Logically, one would think it's just the common end of life you see in every living thing, but if you're facing death, you know it isn't an issue for logic. In this article, we're going to confront...

Can you always trust your dentists' recommendations? Think for yourself - in the last 30 years the health of our teeth has improved dramatically. We drink fluoridated water, which almost eliminated decay in our teeth.We eat better, we brush and floss. Yet the amount of money we spend on dental care continues to rise. Could it be connected to the...

Are you considering plastic surgery? Whether you want a smaller and cuter nose, a flatter stomach, bigger breasts or smaller love handles, there is risk involved. Even with the best surgeons available, it always involves the element of risk. There are dozens of things that can go wrong, complicate the procedure and put your life at risk.But there...

Knowing the signs and protectionIt is estimated that up to 215,000 people die annually due to sepsis and related illnesses. These are high figures given the availability of treatment for the condition. The medical profession is well aware of the risks and the prevalence within certain populations. The reason for this problem is that there is no...

A potential cosmetic surgery patient needs to know what to look for when selecting a plastic surgeon. But first they need to know what kind of plastic surgery they want to have performed. This could be rhinoplasty, face lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, dermabrasion, botox injections or any one of many rules, or even a combination of procedures....

You are now ready to start therapy and deal with problems that affect your daily functioning and your views of life and yourself. How do you go about finding the right person for you? I will provide some general guidelines to help you through this process.To begin psychotherapy or counseling is a very important decision, so the choice of the "right"...

Breast augmentation costs vary from one professional to another. Prices are based on the complexity of the procedure, and on the kind of package being offered by the surgeon. Over all, the cost of augmentation is quite expensive and not in everyone's budget but seasonal promotions may lower the cost for a limited period. The patient woman who...

Like all medical professionals, nurses are held to a high standard when it comes to providing safe, responsible care to patients. In legal terms, the guidelines that govern a nurse's professional conduct are known as standards of care. These guidelines are set by the nursing board in each state and all licensed nurses must meet these guidelines...

For most people, insurance is a fact of life. Insurance offers protection against a variety of contingencies, both anticipated and unanticipated. People insure their homes against fires, flood, and theft. There is malpractice insurance, medical insurance, flight insurance, and car insurance among many others. Those who are starting a café may...

Do you ever wish you could hang out with the crew of Law & Order? Becoming a paralegal is one way to enter the law. It will not be as glamorous as Law & Order, but less glamour does not mean less prestige or satisfaction.Paralegals make lawyers look prepared. Also known as legal assistants, paralegals may work for a lawyer, but they may...

Hormone Replacement Therapy drugs were often prescribed for patients as they aged and began going through menopause. The drug is a progestin that combines estrogen and medroxyprogesterone acetate, which can cause serious and debilitating side effects. Studies show that the combination often increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.When...

"Only trees, rocks and built structures remain static in their original state or location, even in the face of imminent destruction, but human beings can avoid possible hazards and threats by utilizing their intelligence".A journey of one thousand miles, they say, begins with a foot. This is always true. The destination or end of these miles so...

Step 2: Early diagnosisA sick person down with flu may manifest early symptoms of cough, runny nose, fever and body aches. Likewise, there are usually ample warning signs for a company. Prescription without diagnosis is malpractice, and thus carrying out corporate restructuring without knowing the ailments is disastrous. The key is early diagnosis...

The March 9, 2010 issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health highlights a review of the cases referenced by a recent report claiming chiropractic care is dangerous for children.The report claiming chiropractic care is dangerous for children was published in the January 2007 issue of the medical journal Pediatrics. The author...

Osteopathy has indeed become a well-known practice especially within the field of medicine even if it is not an entirely medical profession in itself. The practice has a mixture of the basic medical and anatomical understanding of the human body and its functions. But aside from that, it also plays a large role in rehabilitation of the different...

The law related to personal injury generally deals with injuries to a person that require medical attention. The injury can be caused by anything. Typical causes of injury that give rise to claims for are: car accidents, work related injuries, railroad accidents, animal attacks, boating accidents, defective products, plane crashes, slip and falls,...

When you decide to undergo laser vision corrective eye surgery, it's a pretty important undertaking. You may see a lot of commercials by doctors' offices talking about how they've performed thousands of lasik procedures, laser eye surgeries, and other vision correction procedures. However, when you go in for your own laser vision corrective...