The unfortunate truth about some medications is that patients can be allergic to them. Those who know about their allergies have them noted in their files. They may carry pens filled with epinephrine in case of ingesting something they’re allergic to. They may even...
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Misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | May 13, 2021 | blog, Medical Malpractice
Getting a misdiagnosis or having a missed diagnosis is a common occurrence. Read below to learn more about what you should do in the event that you have been harmed in this manner by a Georgia health care practitioner. What is the difference between a missed diagnosis...
Warning signs of ear cancer that your doctor might overlook
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Apr 30, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Because ear cancer is rare and patients don't always report the symptoms, doctors sometimes overlook it. You should know what signs to watch for to bring it up promptly to your doctor. If you don't agree with your doctor's diagnosis, you can seek the opinion of...
How common are medication errors?
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Apr 7, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Medication errors are extremely common in hospitals and lead to injuries in one to 100 patients, according to statistics. Thirty percent of injuries that occur due to drugs in hospitals in Georgia and around the country are because of medication errors that occur....
Signs and symptoms indicating Liver Cirrhosis
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Mar 15, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Georgia residents who feel ill and don't know the cause will likely trust a physician's ability to diagnose the problem. The situation can quickly decline for the patient if their physician is unable to deliver a proper diagnosis. When the diagnosis is cirrhosis of...
Heart problems and birth defects may be linked to common drug
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Jan 29, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
In 2011, the FDA withdrew certain Zofran products from the market, citing concerns over heart problems in people taking the product. Doctors often prescribe it to control nausea and vomiting following cancer treatments such as radiation or surgery. Furthermore,...
Difference between misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Jan 20, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice refers to a medical professional causing an error because of neglect or oversight. While many medical errors are unintentional, they may cause significant harm or death to patients in Georgia. Two types of medical malpractice errors involve patient...
LBD is extremely common and often misdiagnosed
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Dec 11, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Medical experts believe that about 1.4 million people in Georgia and around the country suffer from Lewy body dementia, which makes the disease more common than ALS, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy combined. However, researchers who specialize in LBD think that...
Just how dangerous can the wrong medication be?
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Nov 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
If you go to the hospital or to see your medical provider and are given a prescription for a new medication, you’ll probably assume that your doctor did their homework and selected a drug that is safe for you. As a patient, it’s important to note that you should...
Convolutional neural networks still misdiagnosing melanomas
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Nov 12, 2020 | blog, Medical Malpractice
Georgia residents who have skin cancer may have heard of convolutional neural networks. These are networks that allow machines to analyze visual imagery, in this case images of possible cancers. Their accuracy may even equal that of a dermatologist, but much remains...
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