Cancer is a leading cause of deaths in the United States. Even when patients survive cancer, the treatment process can be invasive and debilitating. Generally speaking, the earlier that patients begin treatment for cancer, the better their prognosis. People dealing...
Doctors offer certain resources and information that the average person can't access on their own. They can recommend medications or refer someone to a specialist. The very first service that a doctor may provide for a patient is often diagnosis. They determine what...
Medical doctors make mistakes just like anyone else, but the mistakes they make often have devastating consequences for other people. One of the most concerning types of error which may affect millions of patients annually involves a diagnostic failure. Despite years...
Whether sitting in a wheelchair or lying in a bed, residents of nursing homes often spend long hours in the same position due to mobility issues. Without preventative care, this kind of prolonged pressure on the skin may result in bedsores, also called pressure...
You trust your doctor to provide a proper diagnosis when you go in for a medical appointment. But many primary care physicians miss symptoms or diagnose patients improperly for many different reasons. According to a study conducted by Mayo Clinic involving patients...