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Medical professionals are some of the most-respected and best-compensated workers in the United States. They spent years pursuing an education that allows them to help people protect and improve their health. Especially when it comes to physicians or medical doctors, patients expect professionalism and a commitment to provide the best standard of care possible….

Hospitals in the Chicago area fared relatively well in 2022 for health and cleanliness. Leapfrog provides a hospital safety grade twice yearly, and 71 Chicago hospitals earned a grade, ranging from “A” to “F.” According to hospitalsafetygrade.org, Leapfrog rates hospitals according to infections, problems with surgeries, safety problems, error prevention and hospital staff performance….

Today’s populations demand equity. Unfortunately, some areas of society and some individuals base their treatment of others on characteristics they have no control over. In health care, this treatment is often inhumane and appalling. When individuals go to a clinic or hospital, they should receive the same care as everyone else in the facility….

More than 20 percent of medical patients who pursue second opinions after hearing they have serious conditions find that their doctors misdiagnosed them during their first visits, according to a Mayo Clinic study. A total of 286 patients participated in the study, and they ranged in age from 15 to 80 years old. The…

People frequently underestimate the amount of risk involved in surgery. Surgical procedures have become such a common form of medical treatment that people assume it is generally safe. However, there are many major risks involved in even the most basic surgical procedure. From the possibility of a patient having an adverse reaction to anesthesia…

Patients don’t always have a lot of control over who does or doesn’t provide them with care, especially in an emergency. However, it is possible to learn more about the hospitals near you and to consider choosing one based on the hospital’s reputation. At the end of the day, you are a consumer, and…

There are many things that can go wrong with a semi truck. Causes of accidents can include driver error, poor engine maintenance, improper loading, and others. Surprisingly, a leading cause of truck accidents is the rubber that meets the road. Blown tires create a significant risk to both the driver and other motorists. Understanding…

A pair of crashes that involved Amtrak trains colliding with smaller passenger vehicles resulted in severe injuries and multiple deaths. Sunday saw an Amtrak train carrying 85 passengers approaching an intersection in Brentwood, California, only to collide with a passenger vehicle. Three occupants of the smaller vehicle were killed, with significant injuries to an…

Before the birth of a child, parents will invest a lot of energy in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. They will likely dream about a future with their unborn child where they teach them to ride a bike, help them put together exciting Halloween costumes and watch them graduate from high school. When a birth…

Fault for truck accidents is seldom as straightforward as it might seem. Many mistakes – made by many people – can lead to crashes. Here are some of the parties that potentially can be held responsible for accidents involving semi trucks. Semi-truck driver Fault could involve the same types of negligence that causes car…