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Failing to diagnose is a form of medical malpractice

A timely and correct diagnosis can be the most important step in the survival of the patient. Timing can be the most critical aspect in treating certain diseases. Unfortunately, delaying or incorrectly diagnosing diseases often results in permanent injury or even the death of the patient. Although patients in Kentucky have access to state-of-the-art care and technology, doctors and other providers can make mistakes. Failing to make an accurate and timely diagnosis can be considered medical malpractice. Recently, a patient in another state filed a

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Patient care suffers with nursing shortages

Doctors may get the accolades for the dramatic saves — the open-chest heart massages, the delicate brain tumor removals — but it’s the nurses who are in the trenches keeping patients alive until the next shift takes over. But what happens when the expected relief doesn’t arrive? Nurses are supposed to carry on, regardless, without ever letting the quality of patient care slip. Asking the impossible from nurses If nurses

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Widow claims medical malpractice caused husband’s death

Its no secret that there is a certain amount of risk involved with any surgical procedure. These days, technology and more stringent patient safety measures in Kentucky and across the country have greatly reduced the risk for injuries during surgery and other medical procedures. However, physicians, surgeons, and other medical workers are human, and humans will make mistakes. A woman in another state lost her husband due to alleged medical malpractice and

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Husband’s death blamed on medical malpractice

Patient safety is a top priority in medical facilities across the state of Kentucky. Unfortunately, negligence and mistakes by physicians and surgeons can lead to injuries to patients and, in some cases, even death. Thousands of medical patients are injured or killed each year due to medical mistakes and negligence. A woman in another state recently filed a medical malpractice suit after alleged negligence led to the death of her husband.

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The many potential causes of a truck accident may surprise you

When you hit the road in Kentucky or Ohio, you’re sharing space with countless vehicles, including commercial trucks. Thus, as you know — but often take for granted — safety is not guaranteed should your attention stray. Due to no fault of your own, danger can also can strike any second. There are many potential causes of a truck accident, meaning that you need to stay on your toes at

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Family receives $2.06 million in medical malpractice settlement

Just like doctors and nurses, dentists in Kentucky are required to treat their patients with an acceptable level of care. Like all medical professionals, dentists can also contribute to medical malpractice. Patients undergoing dental procedures place their faith and trust in the hands of dentists, but what can be done when the negligence of dentists and oral surgeons cause injury or death to patients? Victims and families can take legal action. Recently, a family in another

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