Two types of hip implant systems, manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, have been recalled due to dangerous defects. The two recalled hip implants are the DePuy ASR™ (Articular Surface Replacement) Hip...
Electronic Medical Records Don’t Guarantee Patient Safety
Efforts to improve patient safety have been made with the development and increased use of electronic medical records. The belief is that it may help prevent or reduce risk of medical...
Failure to Diagnose
Failing to diagnose medical problems is one of the most common medical mistakes made by doctors. In fact, experts estimate that as much as 40 percent of all medical malpractice cases result from failure to properly diagnose a patient's condition....