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...