Medical Malpractice

With the increase in the use of technology and the extended reach of the internet and computers, the medical insurance sector also had to advance. While the information technology makes it easy for the insurance houses and the healthcare providers to do their jobs, risks like data theft, identity theft and misuse of information have also increased....

Although background checks are usually performed in relation to business, this could also be possible in the medical field. If someone wants to see a doctor or somebody heard that he is a doctor, most of the time a great trust is placed because of the reason that they are doctors. And this holds true to others who put their full trusts to people...

Should your young child be medically diagnosed as suffering from bipolar disease, what would be your reaction?The first thought, other than that your child may have a complaint that is becoming more numerous in our society, is that an infant who has not yet reached full development or even puberty, cannot surely be considered to be suffering a...

I saw a study recently that said 97% of hospital bills are incorrect. And those errors are almost never in the patient's favor. The average error, at least in this study, was nearly $1,500. Think about that for a minute... almost every bill is off by $1,500! That is incredible!I'm not the kind of person that listens to studies or statistical data...

The purchase of professional liability insurance is not necessarily as easy as simply realizing you need it and then calling your agent. The first step you must take is to determine what kind of coverage is right for your potential liability, your concerns and your type of business. With all the different choices out there it can be difficult...

Most already instinctively begin doctor research by asking friends what doctors they use when we are looking for someone with a certain specialty. It is important to go beyond just taking the name, however. Hopefully your friend will not refer you to someone with whom she has had a poor experience, but that does not mean that the suggested professional...

Every business has its own special terminology, but many financial terms are the same across all businesses. Here are some basic words and their definitions as they relate to healthcare financial management.1. Cash Basis Accounting. This was a question on a management test I took a long time ago! In this method when you pay a bill it is accounted...

If you are like most people who consider LASIK eye surgery, choosing a surgeon is often the most difficult part of the process. A skilled and experienced doctor who uses the best technology and procedures is the best choice. Most importantly, you need to be sure that your LASIK surgeon uses a laser that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...

The position of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide is a critical element to a variety of medical and health care-related organizations. CNA's provide direct care to patients in various area of need and are also sometimes referred to as called patient care technicians.With the current trend of health care professions on the incline,...

The human body may be a beautiful piece of machinery, but it does have its imperfections. For some, those imperfections are as slight as a mole on the back, but for others it can be a detriment to their everyday life.Whether we like to believe it or not, we live in a society that puts a great deal of emphasis on beauty, and for some, getting a...

Though accidents occur often, some are caused by negligence or carelessness of other people. Most major accidents result in huge medical bills or even disability. If this happens due to someone else's fault, you will end up very bitter. It is therefore good to seek compensation. The best way to do this is by hiring a personal injury lawyer. Although...

The Democrats' health care legislation, as is or in very similar form, cannot be passed.  Every choice point they encounter from this stage on leads to an internal contradiction or a dead end.  To use a mathematical metaphor, their situation is overdetermined: there are too many conflicting restrictions; there is no solution to their...

In spite of public awareness campaigns around breastfeeding, many myths and malpractices still abound - some women may even decide not to breastfeed or would stop prematurely because of it.To help you tell fact from fiction, here are seven of the most common breastfeeding myths:MYTH 1: Your baby can be allergic to your milk.FACT:Human infants...

Surgery is often unnecessary.Several years ago a committee of the American Congress investigating procedures of surgery in the United States came to the conclusion that 2.4 million operations are performed unnecessarily each year, costing 12,000 lives and 4 billion US dollars. The latest figures show that some 6 million unnecessary operations...

Administration of cold substances directly into the body at a fast rate can have adverse effects on the health of a patient. An individual has a higher risk of complication when warming equipment is not used in conjunction with intravenous fluid delivery. Hypothermia prevention is one of the benefits supplied by a fluid warming system. Additional...

Today, computers have become an integral part of our lives. They help in simplifying our lives and make the most difficult tasks easier and accurate in every way. When computers have gained control in our daily lives, medical industry definitely refuses to stay behind. Most professionals in the medical industry have decided to do away with the...

Lawsuit funding or legal finance is a non- recourse lawsuit loan or lawsuit cash advance. It carries no risk because plaintiffs owe nothing if they lose the case. Lawsuit pre-settlement funding programs provide them with immediate cash to give them and their attorney time to negotiate a larger cash settlement!Most of the plaintiffs involved in...

With all the advancements in medicine, the healthcare environment of today has devolved when it comes to communication. Physicians are feeling the pressure now more than ever, to see a greater number of patients each day due to the increase in practice and malpractice insurance costs. Many providers have voiced their concerns about diminished...