Report reveals secret practice of concealing VA workers' mistakes
Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who have been kicked out of the Veterans Administration may still be working. One may be practicing near you.
Study: Many nurses lack crucial information about postpartum care
A recent study published in MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing found that many American nurses -- even those with advanced degrees who specialize in maternal and infant care -- lack critical knowledge about postpartum complications. For example, nearly half were unaware that the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. has risen in recent years.
Do you take Prilosec or Nexium? Know the dangers they hold.
Medical thinking on prostate cancer screenings is about to change
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force made news on April 1, with recommended changes to diagnosis of prostate cancer. For the past five years, doctors have been encouraged to abandon PSA (prostate specific antigen) screening for signs of prostate cancer in men ages 55 to 69.
Medication mistakes occur more often than you'd think
Were you injured because of a surgical mesh procedure?
What to do if your doctor makes a mistake
What happens when something goes wrong during a medical procedure or when a mistake is made regarding a prescription or diagnosis? If the physician you trust makes a mistake that negatively affects your quality of life, what are your legal options for recovery?
