by Bell Law | Nov 8, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice, Science
Sometimes doctors decide to place an IV line in the internal jugular (“IJ”) vein, which runs inside the neck—right next to the carotid artery. Especially when they decide not to use ultrasound guidance, medical providers sometimes miss the IJ, and insert the IV into...
by Bell Law | Nov 1, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice
The American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics (the Code) requires doctors to inform patients of medical error. This obligation not only protects the relationship between doctor and patient but also promotes patient health and safety. What Is...
by Bell Law | Oct 4, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury
Triage is the process of sorting and prioritizing patients for care. Because the process determines a patient’s place “in line” at the ER, it is important to understand and pay attention to your triage score. What Does Triage Mean? The term refers to the sorting...
by Bell Law | Sep 29, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Science
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, “cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are actually not the same. Because both can be deadly and require immediate action, it is important to understand the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack. The...
by Bell Law | Sep 21, 2021 | Advice for Patients
What are the worst days to go to the hospital? Several factors, from the time of year to the day of the week, can affect how well a patient does in the hospital. A few weeks ago, we covered the Weekend Effect. In this installment, we address nights and seasons. The...
by Bell Law | Sep 17, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Science
According to the Centers for Disease Control, stroke is a leading cause of death and serious impairment in the U.S. This installment introduces the most common type of stroke — acute ischemic strokes. What is Stroke? Stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due...
