Sepsis is considered a silent critical illness that can lead to organ damage and even death. In this installment, we identify tools for detecting the illness before it is too late. What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the...
Several factors, ranging from the time of year to the day of the week, can affect how well a patient does in the hospital. In this installment, we look at weekends and a phenomenon dubbed “the weekend effect.” What Is the Weekend Effect? Published studies...
In 1999, a study by the Institute of Medicine estimated that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die every year from medical error. Later, in 2013, a study by Johns Hopkins patient safety experts put the number at more than 250,000 deaths per year. But, what causes medical...
This is an amendment to the medical-malpractice action of Smith v. Hamilton Medical Center, which arises out of medical services negligently provided to Michela Smith at Hamilton Medical Center, in Dalton, Georgia resulting in her death. To view the amendment, click...
The medical-malpractice action of Doggett v. Tift arises out of medical services negligently provided to 63-year-old Lillie Charlene Doggett at Tift Regional Medical Center, in Tifton, Georgia on February 20-24, 2020, resulting in her wrongful death. To view the full...
