The arena of health care is inherently complex, as it weaves together science, empathy and ethics. When things go wrong in this domain, determining responsibility often presents challenges. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes injury to a patient. Such negligence typically involves errors in diagnosis, treatment, […]
What grades did Columbus-area hospitals receive for safety?
Twice every year, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade grades more than 2,000 hospitals in the United States. According to their official website, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assigns their grades based on nationally recognized safety measures. The result is a grade that indicates the performance of a given hospital. Columbus has 16 hospitals rated by Leapfrog, and […]
Is there such thing as minor surgery?
There’s an old saying: “Minor surgery is surgery that someone else is having.” Minor surgeries are surgeries that do not require lots of recovery time or generally carry less risk than more complex procedures. However, even routine surgeries and simple procedures come with the risk of pain and complications. Pain and discomfort are likely Surgery […]
Anesthesia: What you can do to prevent problems
If the idea of going under anesthesia and receiving a complex surgical operation sounds scary to you, know that your fears are perfectly understandable. While these types of medical treatments become safer with each passing year, that does not mean they are entirely without risk. Anesthesia risks can arise as a result of preexisting conditions […]
Does healthcare worker burnout mean more mistakes?
People in healthcare have a difficult job. Often, their duties include long hours and challenging conditions. When you seek medical care, you expect that the people on your medical team will be ready to give you the care and attention you need. However, challenging conditions can leave healthcare workers overtired and apathetic when they show […]
