Monthly Archives: August 2023
Florida Medical Malpractice Damages for Post-Operative Infection
Infection can be linked to a wide range of circumstances in any Florida health care setting, but there are very specific factors when looking at infection linked to a medical procedure. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a surgery-related infection is one that appears at or near the incision within… Read More »
Most Common Drugs Involved in Medication Errors
It is estimated that around two-thirds of Americans are on at least one medication, and up to half of adults take two or more drugs to manage health conditions. Mistakes are common from the point of prescribing to taking a medication, with statistics indicating that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than… Read More »
Top Causes of Falls in Florida Hospitals
Hospitals are a place where people seek treatment for medical conditions, so it is shocking to find out the number of patients who are injured while supposedly receiving quality care. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 700,000 to 1 million patients fall in hospitals. Up to 11,000 people lose their lives… Read More »
