No patient wants to hear they’ve been diagnosed with heart disease. In fact, more people die from heart disease in the U.S. than any other illness. And, for women over...
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Many people associate plastic surgery with wealthy individuals hoping to achieve the perfect body or reverse the aging process. On the contrary, plastic surgery is more often performed to correct...
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When you or a loved one is harmed by a negligent physician, the whole family suffers the consequences. Sadly, medical malpractice happens more often than most people realize. In one...
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Fearing she had broken her ankle in a fall during high school gym class, Lori J. went to the emergency room. Although x-rays revealed no broken bones, the physician on...
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When we are admitted to the hospital, we expect to receive treatment that improves or cures our condition. We may need diagnostic testing, medical care, surgery or a combination of...
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When patients prepare for surgery, they tend to focus on the procedure and subsequent recovery rather than the anesthesia. While these factors are important, many patients forget they will also be...
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As many of us know, receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be devastating. However, when a doctor mistakes the disease for another condition and performs a cancer misdiagnosis, the damage...
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While getting his mail, Gerald S.* slipped on a patch of ice and hit his head. Because he was 92, his daughters insisted on taking him to the emergency room....
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When we’re not feeling well, we trust our physicians to diagnose the problem and provide appropriate care. Typically, doctors meet these expectations by identifying the cause of the symptoms and...
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What is malpractice in Illinois? Many have heard the term, but what is malpractice? It is considered medical malpractice when a doctor, healthcare professional or facility breaches their duty to provide...
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