What happens when a doctor or nurse recommends a test for a patient, but never explains the results? In West Virginia, patients who suffer medical consequences due to a lack of follow-through by their treating providers have...
Category: Nursing Errors
In a recent blog, we discussed mistakes made by nurses and the potential liability issues and concerns that patients may have after the fact. However, in this article, we will explain when a hospital can be held legally...
We all have a mental picture of medical malpractice. We imagine a doctor operating on the wrong side of the body or missing a diagnosis. However, nurses are key members of every care team, and, unfortunately, many mistakes...