You understand that there are several things that make you unique and distinct from anyone else in New York. Knowing this, you also likely comprehend that your medical care will unlikely be exactly like that of someone else (even if that “someone else” suffers from the same or a similar condition). However, standards of care […]
Whenever you present for medical treatment in New York, you likely do so feeling confident that the provider treating is more than up to the task at identifying, diagnosing and treating your condition. Yet while the resulting care often justifies that confidence, the potential of suffering from a medical misdiagnosis is ever-present. How is it […]
You know when something feels off within your body. However, you may not know what is causing your pain or discomfort or what you might do to fix it. You may count on your New York doctor to figure out what is ailing you and what you need to do to make it better. Yet, […]
If you or a loved one sustained a serious injury as a result of medical malpractice, you likely have many challenges to confront. Aside from physical pain, concerning health conditions and mental trauma, many victims also suffer from a financial point of view. From losing your job to hospital bills, the financial toll of medical […]
Anesthesia makes it possible to undergo surgical procedures without experiencing any pain or discomfort. This greatly improves patient care, as you can rest peacefully as your doctor performs an important surgery to treat illness or injury. While safe and effective for the most part, anesthesia can cause serious side effects and complications if not administered […]
Doctors with biased ways of processing and interpreting what they learn during their patient interactions are more likely to come up with the wrong diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, these thinking errors are rife in the medical profession. Even worse, most doctors probably are not aware that they have them. According to the American Medical Association, […]
