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The NFL’s Handling of Concussions Presents an Ever-Growing Concern

November 17, 2022

Recently, just four days after Miami Dolphins’ Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa landed on his head in a game against the Buffalo Bills he was sacked by...

Ever-Increasing Emergency Department Wait Times Are Putting Patients at Risk

October 17, 2022

Emergency medicine is an essential service, offering people in medical distress a 24/7 setting for the evaluation of their unscheduled, acute conditions. Unfortunately, patients are...

What You Should Know About Anesthesia Injuries

October 6, 2022

Anesthesia is an important medical treatment for preventing patients from feeling pain during surgery, tissue sample removal, and dental procedures. Both anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse...

The Importance of Being Heart Smart: Gender Disparity in the Misdiagnosis of Heart Attacks

August 30, 2022

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, responsible for 1...

Connecticut Law on Informed Consent

August 1, 2022

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Patients who seek out medical care are first and foremost, consumers. As a consumer of healthcare services, a patient has a right to know what...

Joint Liability of Healthcare Providers

July 14, 2022

When medical malpractice occurs, there are typically many health care providers involved. Some may be at fault, and some may not be. When a loved...

Maternal Mortality on the Rise

May 11, 2022

It goes without saying that maternal death is one of the most tragic events that can occur. Unfortunately, the rate of maternal mortality is on...

Loss of a Chance Claims in Connecticut

January 20, 2022

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In a typical medical malpractice case, the patient’s loss is straightforward. A doctor’s negligence may cause someone to lose a body part, an organ’s function,...

Medical Errors – The Third Leading Cause of Death in America

December 16, 2021

When it comes to the top causes of death in U.S. medicine, most people think of heart disease and cancer. But medical errors? It doesn’t...

When Can You File a Medical Malpractice Claim for a Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC)?

August 30, 2021

Hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) present significant risks for patients seeking treatment for all types of conditions. Medical mistakes are among the leading causes of death in...