The story is all too familiar to patients of color. They try to tell their New Jersey doctors that something doesn't feel right with their pregnancies or they are experiencing worrying symptoms involving another issue, but their concerns are dismissed out of hand....
Doctor Errors
Recognizing the symptoms of a misdiagnosis
Experienced, licensed physicians can misread test results and misdiagnose patients. Several diseases have symptoms that are very similar, and some tests can provide false positives or inconclusive results. Therefore, patients in New Jersey are encouraged to take...
What are some of the most commonly misdiagnosed ailments?
An almost unavoidable part of life involves dealing with a medical emergency. Each day, people visit emergency rooms throughout New Jersey in need of serious medical attention. Unfortunately, not all of these patients will receive the correct diagnosis. Considering...
How is causation proved in a medical malpractice case?
When a New Jersey resident files a medical malpractice claim, they must prove causation. Causation is often complex and the most difficult aspect to prove in these types of cases. Definition of causation in medical malpractice cases Causation refers to the proof...
Should rudeness qualify as medical malpractice?
Patients will encounter many different personalities in the pursuit of medical care. A medical license in New Jersey does not guarantee a compassionate doctor who is ready to listen. While some people are socially awkward or even a little rude, there is a point where...
How common are diagnostic errors?
Residents of New Jersey expect to get the best quality medical care. While doctors are held to high standards to provide care, it’s possible for them to make diagnostic errors. It’s important to know how common those errors are and when it constitutes medical...
What to know about misdiagnosis
According to statistics, medical malpractice ranks as the third leading cause of death in America. Medical malpractice means that the doctor has fallen below a basic level of care. A common form of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis, and it occurs in one out of four...
What are “never events” in New Jersey?
Some medical errors are so horrible that they should never happen to any patient in New Jersey under any circumstances. These mistakes could permanently disfigure someone, worsen their condition, introduce a new egregious malady or lead to death. Here's what a "never...
Sleep-deprived doctors make mistakes
A cross-sectional study of 11,395 physicians conducted by the Physician Wellness Academic Consortium across 11 medical centers found that sleep-deprived doctors in New Jersey and other states were more likely to make mistakes. The survey, which asked doctors and...
Understanding the link between ovarian cysts and ovarian cancers
Medicine is one of the most serious professions. At times, it's literally life and death. That's why medical providers need to be well-trained and take their work seriously. People in New Jersey deserve medical care of the highest standard. When malpractice occurs due...
