Army Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $9.5M Settlement Over Botched Gastric Bypass Surgery
The medical malpractice lawsuit claims an Army hospital made several errors during gastric bypass surgery, resulting in paralysis and eventual death.
Tag Archives: Surgical Errors
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Hospital Errors and Adverse Events Declined Last Decade: Study
The rate of hospital errors and adverse events dropping suggests that many hospital complications are preventable, federal researchers said.
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Surgical Complications More Likely When Anesthesiologist Manage Overlapping Procedures
The more patients an anesthesiologist has to treat at once, the higher the risk of surgical complications and death, researchers found
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Unexpected Medical Problems Among Hospitalized Patients Decreased Significantly Over the Last 10 Years: Study
Despite the improvements, researchers say hospitals still have much to do to prevent unexpected medical problems and improve patient safety.
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Surgical Complications More Likely Among Women Operated on by Male Surgeons: Study
Both male and female patients fared better during and after surgery when operated on by female surgeons, the data indicates.
