Top 4 Misdiagnosed Illnesses
Top 4 Misdiagnosed Illnesses Top 4 Misdiagnosed Illnesses Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice A misdiagnosed illness can be a deadly form of medical malpractice when a patient does not receive the proper care that they need. A misdiagnosis can happen when a patient is overdiagnosed—that is, when a condition is thought to be more serious […]
4 Overlooked Places That Deadly Germs Could Be Lurking In Nursing Homes
4 Overlooked Places That Deadly Germs Could Be Lurking In Nursing Homes 4 Overlooked Places That Deadly Germs Could Be Lurking In Nursing Homes Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice Every day millions of Americans take precautionary steps to combat everyday illness. Some the most common overlooked places for deadly germs to lurk – which could […]
When Should You Avoid Going to the Emergency Room?
When Should You Avoid Going to the Emergency Room? When Should You Avoid Going to the Emergency Room? Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice Emergency rooms are extremely expensive. It may take a few weeks or months, but the bill will eventually come due. Moreover, your emergency room bill could potentially cause serious financial issues for […]
How Dental Mistakes Can Turn Deadly
How Dental Mistakes Can Turn Deadly How Dental Mistakes Can Turn Deadly Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice You don’t expect a visit to the dentist to have tragic consequences. However, the reality is that you place your life in the dentist’s hands anytime you undergo dental surgery. That’s why dentists have to make it through […]
The Future Of Nursing Home Care
The Future Of Nursing Home Care The Future Of Nursing Home Care Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice Long-term care in the U.S. will likely benefit from advances in technology over the next ten years that will enable an increasing number of older people to reside at home. In the U.S., there will be a rise […]
How An Overdiagnosis Can Be Harmful
How An Overdiagnosis Can Be Harmful How An Overdiagnosis Can Be Harmful Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice Although we have been conditioned to believe that an early diagnosis is beneficial to our health, that is not always the case. According to H. Gilbert Welch, a professor of medicine and director of the Center for Medicine […]
How Inaccurate Record Keeping Can Result In Medical Errors
How Inaccurate Record Keeping Can Result In Medical Errors How Inaccurate Record Keeping Can Result In Medical Errors Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice Your medical records are extremely important because they contain vital information about your symptoms and medical history. Inaccurate medical records seriously compromise the safety of patients who need help treating their illness […]
When A Patient Receives The Wrong Medication
When A Patient Receives The Wrong Medication When A Patient Receives The Wrong Medication Salter Ferguson, LLC Car Accidents Despite all the training and thorough diligence that a medical professional endures, medication errors are a common occurrence. But just because they are common, it does not mean that they should happen. In many cases, a pharmacist can […]
Common Types Of Hospital Employee Errors
Common Types Of Hospital Employee Errors Common Types Of Hospital Employee Errors Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice Every day, thousands of people are admitted to an emergency room or to a hospital for an extended stay. These people report to the hospital to receive top notch, knowledgeable medical treatment and put their trust in hospital […]
How To Check Out Your Doctor In Alabama
How To Check Out Your Doctor In Alabama How To Check Out Your Doctor In Alabama Salter Ferguson, LLC Medical Malpractice Alabama doesn’t have a reputation for being “patient-friendly” when it comes to medical malpractice claims. In fact, just the opposite is true: Between 2004 and 2014, records indicate that Alabama ranks last in the nation […]