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Actual Examples of Hospitals Leaving Objects in Patients

November 11, 2013

Objects left behind in a patient after surgery, or “retained surgical items” as they are called in the medical industry, should not be an issue with the high standards and advanced technology available today. However, thousands of patients have objects left behind in their bodies every year.

Patient Dumping and the Mentally Ill

November 8, 2013

Perhaps the worst outcome for the mentally ill is being cut off from support networks and placed in a position where they genuinely have nowhere to go. In some cities and states, the practice of “patient dumping” has become the answer for authorities struggling to manage burgeoning caseloads of social workers in mental health.

Understanding Doctor-Patient Confidentiality

November 5, 2013

In the medical community, doctor-patient confidentiality is considered to be of paramount importance. When a patient consults with a physician it is done with the expectation that their doctor would keep certain types of information in confidence.

The Serious Risks of Anesthesia

October 30, 2013

General anesthesia itself is safe for patients suffering from unbearable pain. However, the risk of complications due to medical malpractice rendered by professionals leads to long-term agony, big expenses, and sometimes death.

Can You Protect Yourself From Hospital-Based Infections?

October 25, 2013

A hospital-based infection is also known as a nosocomial infection in the medical literature. These types of infections are engendered in the hospital environment itself. For instance, just the act of visiting a loved one in the hospital or conversing with hospital staff could increase the likelihood of developing a hospital-based infection.

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