The United States has some of the most acclaimed hospitals in the world, staffed by some of the best doctors. Nevertheless, medical professionals are humans who make mistakes, and these mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Even when they are not...
The never-ending onslaught of patients has left many doctors, nurses and organizations stretched beyond the breaking point. This burnout has led to staff leaving in droves and a vacuum for qualified people to replace them. This, in turn, cascades down to patients just...
Patients may not recall hearing the term “physician extender,” but they may have been treated or cared for by one. The term refers to other medical personnel like physician assistants, advanced practice nurses or even midwives who perform work normally done by...
A recent article in the New York Times has set off a firestorm of controversy. The investigative piece found that overtaxed facility staff in nursing homes and other facilities were prescribing and administering Haldol, a potent antipsychotic sedative for...
Acute coronary syndrome, or ACS, occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is suddenly stopped or interrupted. One type of ACS is a heart attack. This is a very serious condition for patients in Connecticut and around the country that needs to be diagnosed and...
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or a nurse, makes an error that negatively effects the health and well-being of a patient in his or her care. Although it is very difficult to successfully prove malpractice, there are many...
The Reardon Law Firm, a New London-based law firm representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death claims, is pleased to report that Attorney Kelly Reardon has settled a lawsuit on behalf of a Salem couple, Beth and Erik Trotter, as a result of the birth...
No matter if you are becoming a parent for the first time or are adding more members to a budding family, the day of delivery is often one that spawns smiles and excitement for the future. Unfortunately, issues can arise during birth that leads to the child and/or...
Medical malpractice can cause sweeping harm to victims and their families. One serious type of medical malpractice is a failure to diagnose which is why victims should understand what it includes and the legal protections that can help them with the harm they have...
Of any major group in the U.S., black people have the lowest life expectancy. One reason is poverty and limited access to health care, and another has to do with racial bias in medicine. Connecticut residents should know that few clinicians, whatever their field, are...
