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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When a family is expecting a baby, it’s a happy and exciting time. Parents are involved in countless happy details: choosing a name or deciding what color to paint the...
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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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Picturing an elderly parent being mistreated in a nursing home can be a family’s worst nightmare. Sadly, at least 44% of nursing home residents say they’ve been abused, and more...
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Which are the best hospitals in Illinois? Each year, U.S. News & World Report conducts a comprehensive study of hospitals across the country. Researchers use this data to rank the...
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By definition, no one plans a trip to the emergency room. You visit the ER when you’re too ill or injured to wait for an appointment with your regular physician....
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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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