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Nursing Negligence Archives

Man allegedly develops infection due to nursing negligence

There is always some level of risk when one has surgery. Unfortunately, in cases in which physician or nursing negligence is present, one's risk of injury or infection quickly increases. In New York, there are legal options for patients who believe that they are victims of nursing negligence.

Woman says nursing error during blood draw caused nerve damage

Everyone knows that mistakes happen. However, sometimes errors are irreversible and can cause someone years of pain and suffering. This is especially true in the medical field. In fact, that is one of the many reasons why medical professionals undergo years of extensive training to ensure they know how to provide adequate care to their patients. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, when a nursing error is made, it can have a huge impact on a patient's well-being and future.

Man suffers infection, toe amputations due to nursing negligence

Doctors in New York and across the nation go through years of medical training and experience so that they can effectively diagnose and treat patients. Unfortunately, a patient's condition can be misdiagnosed, which can lead to serious complications down the road. In some cases, health care professionals may not adequately monitor their patients, which can also result in health complications due to nursing negligence.

Nursing negligence leads to $650,000 settlement for family

When hospital negligence occurs in New York, it can be extremely harmful for many reasons. One such reason is because sometimes the harm that is caused can be virtually irreversible. In some cases, health care professionals have one chance to make the right decision regarding a patient's health. When that decision is made without proper care, it can have a devastating effect on a person. This was the case with a recent transplant procedure when nursing negligence affected the entire process.

Nursing negligence may lead to injuries, death in New York

Leaving a loved one in a nursing home is a major decision. Family members may fear that the loved one will not receive all of the care he or she deserves in New York. This fear appears to be founded, according to a new study from Medicare that highlights nursing negligence issues in the modern health care system. The study shows that tens of thousands of patients suffer injuries in these facilities in a month's time.

Nursing negligence alleged to have killed resident

When a New York family makes the decision to seek residential care for a loved one, either for a short-term stay or a permanent residence, the choice is never an easy one to make. Even when all parties agree that a nursing home is the best possible option, finding the right facility is always a daunting task. For one family, an apparent act of nursing negligence has contributed to the death of their loved one, and it has made their worst fears concerning residential care come true.

Woman sues hospital for nursing error in regard to paternity

When a doctor or nurse provides one with information, New York residents generally believe them. After all, they are the ones who went to school and have received training in medical care. However, it isn't uncommon for a nursing error to occur that can result in serious harm to a patient and his or her family.