People in Georgia should understand that even common diseases are often misdiagnosed. In fact, the so-called "Big Three" of infections, cancers and vascular events are the most frequently missed diagnoses. There are several reasons for this, and researchers are...
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Do young doctors make more mistakes?
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Sep 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When finding a new doctor, do you want to find someone who is already fairly well along in their career? If you walk into the office and the doctor looks like he or she is fresh out of medical school, could that be a problem for you? Some people are concerned about...
What is standard of care in medical malpractice?
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Aug 14, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
A doctor has specific duties to their patients. One of these is the duty to provide them with an acceptable level of care. This is known as the standard of care, but there isn’t one universal standard that all doctors must abide by in all cases. Instead, the standard...
The role of communication errors in medicine
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Jul 7, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
In the medical world, a simple communication error can be deadly. In a typical office setting, it may just cost time or it may cost the company money. In a hospital, it can cost the patient his or her very life. Experts understand that this issue exists, to the point...
Will you wake up during surgery?
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | May 5, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
The idea of going in for major surgery, even when you know it’s the only option that you have, can be intimidating. You know there are risks. You don’t have much experience with it. You know that a mistake could be fatal or that something unexpected could happen to...
Surgery accounts for 25% of medical malpractice claims
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Apr 9, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When we sign the consent forms for surgery, we expect a positive outcome. But according to a February 2020 report, surgery is cited as the second most common reason for a medical malpractice claim. In fact, the report revealed that one-fourth of medical malpractice...
Racism among doctors impacts the care people receive
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Mar 25, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Most people think of medical professionals as highly educated and even as particularly ethical when compared with the average person. After all, medical doctors often have to prioritize their career and the care of their patients over their own desires and wishes....
Is Georgia about to take steps toward tort reform?
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Mar 18, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Get ready, Georgia: Tort reform is back. “Tort reform” is the phrase used to describe laws that are aimed at limiting litigation. Typically, it’s aimed at stopping injury plaintiffs from easily recovering any kind of large settlement that those in power might deem...
Defining a never event in medicine
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Mar 13, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Back in 2001, medical professionals first coined the term “never event.” At the time, it generally referred to drastic and even shocking events that no one felt should happen under any circumstances. A great example is a surgeon amputating the wrong arm. It’s a...
Judge approves $6.5 million settlement in medical malpractice case
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Mar 11, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
There are some situations in life in which there are no winners. One example of this truism: a medical malpractice lawsuit. The doctors and hospitals that are ordered to pay victims harmed by their negligence certainly aren’t winners, and the victims themselves have...
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