If anything could make a cavity drilling even less pleasant and more nerve-wracking, it might be the realization that the dentist is dangerously drunk. One dentist is facing criminal charges after his staff called police to report his on-the-job intoxication. This surprising story from New York will resonate with any
Sports Illustrated Kids, the popular children’s version of the famous athletics magazine, bestows an annual award to the “SportsKids of the Year.” The 2012 recipients are a pair of Midwestern brothers for their triathlon achievements. Amazingly, one of the brothers is living with a cerebral palsy diagnosis. Because cerebral palsy
The medical profession started using disposable syringes several decades ago, recognizing that the risks of contamination with reusable syringes are easy to avoid. However, according to a new investigative report, contaminated syringes still affect many people in Ohio and around the nation. Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
A British mother’s recent multi-million pound victory against a large hospital is an inspirational example of how justice can come out of a hard-fought fight. This mother spent more than 12 years litigating this case on her son’s behalf – her £7.1 million verdict will help provide for a lifetime
In most birth injury cases, lawsuits end with a settlement or jury verdict in favor of the victim and his or her family. A recent case has made it all the way to the United States Supreme Court. This case could help thousands of injury victims in Ohio and around
Our last post introduced the story of one British mother who recently won a 12-year battle on behalf of her son. She recovered a £7.1 million verdict from a large hospital after its midwives failed to spot a common complication that left her newborn son with cerebral palsy. This case
Medical mistakes can happen to anyone – even the families of doctors. One young doctor observed numerous errors while her mother struggled with terminal cancer. Those experiences shaped her perspectives on patient safety, perspectives that she decided to share in the hopes of improving how hospitals respond to similar mistakes.
Like any other job, heavy workloads make it much easier for doctors to make serious mistakes. A recent survey asked doctors about what they see happening when hospitals pack too many inpatient treatment responsibilities into their shifts. The results highlight far too many opportunities for dangerous mistakes. This survey contacted
Premature births can cause a number of dangerous conditions. One of these risks is a condition known as retinopathy of prematurity or ROP. ROP is an eye disease that results from developmental problems with the blood vessels that line the retina. In serious cases, ROP can cause permanent blindness. In
The first results of a two-year perinatal safety initiative shows that better hospital practices can sharply reduce many preventable birth injuries. By finding that hospitals can avoid as many as 30 percent of these injuries, the study shows that Ohio can make big progress in the near future. Given the