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When most people have surgery, they usually want to have the least invasive, least painful option possible. For some people, the da Vinci Surgical System is the method that fits the bill. While the da Vinci is a wonderful tool in the right hands and under the right circumstances, there are still problems that can arise as a result of da Vinci. Our readers in Kentucky might like to learn

One of the directors at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement pointed out when asked about mistakes that are made in hospitals, that the issue comes down to the fact that people are working in those settings. They may have excellent training, but that does not take away their humanity, and there is simply going to be the chance that someone will make a mistake, as humans are prone to do.

Surgeons who operate on people have a duty to make sure that they remove all instruments and items from the patient when the surgery is done. When these medical professionals fail to take the steps necessary to ensure this is done, the patient is the one who suffers. When medical instruments and other items are left inside a patient and cause the patient harm, the patient has the right to

Dealing with the shock of being the victim of medical malpractice is something that can take time to get over. It is important that anyone who has been harmed by a medical professional understands the statutes governing their right to seek compensation for any injuries incurred as a result of medical malpractice or medical negligence. One of the most important factors that victims of medical malpractice in Kentucky should be

Placing your trust in doctors is something that many people do on a daily basis. Most people trust that the extensive training these medical professionals receive has taught them how to save lives and treat medical conditions without causing more harm to the patient. When any medical professional makes a mistake, it can lead to lasting effects for the patient. When the medical professional makes an error in the operating

Imagine going to an orthopedist to get help for your knee, only to find out that you need your knee replaced. Now, imagine that you go ahead with the surgery, only to end up having more problems than you did before the surgery. That is exactly what happened to one Kentucky woman. The woman went to the orthopedist and ended up having surgery in 2009 at Our Lady of Bellefonte

Trusting a surgeon when you go into surgery is something that some people do automatically; however, there are some instances in which that trust isn’t warranted. Kentucky residents might be interested to learn about a case in another state in which a woman went in to have a hernia operation and ended up with a punctured colon. The woman went to Danbury, Connecticut, hospital to have her hernia repaired. While

Many Kentucky residents think nothing of having to get blood drawn, since it’s such a routine procedure that complications are uncommon. However, one woman developed an abscess, which lead to an infection that required antibiotics and multiple visits to the emergency room. She has filed a hospital malpractice lawsuit for the damages she suffered. The Louisiana woman suffered pain, scarring, and other effects due to the infection. She is suing

By now, most Kentucky residents have probably heard about the children who died at an out-of-state children’s hospital because of fungal infections caused by the linens used at the hospital. Three of the five families who lost children because of the fungal infections have filed lawsuits against the children’s hospital. The case brings an important question to light. That question pertains to who is responsible for the contaminated linens. The

Going into the hospital or seeking care at a doctor’s office is usually done with an expectation of getting help for something that is bothering you. In most cases, that is exactly what happens. There are other cases, however, in which patients are harmed while they are being cared for by medical professionals. When harm occurs, the shock of the situation and the effects of the harm might make it

A woman in Kentucky went in to get laparoscopic bypass surgery, which is used as a method of weight loss for those whose weight could pose other health issues. She suffered an abdominal leak, and she had to go in for a second surgery. After that one was carried out, the woman passed away in December of 2010. Now the woman’s family has won their lawsuit against the surgeon and

Going to the doctor’s office to get care for a heart condition means putting your life in the hands of the medical professional who sees you. Sadly, some of these professionals don’t always have the patient’s best interests at heart when they recommend treatments for some conditions. Two recent lawsuits claim that doctors at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky, did unnecessary heart procedures on patients just to make