Archive for May, 2014
Failure to diagnose and misdiagnosis are all too common
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Diagnostic errors are often preventable, and in the time it takes for someone to realize the mistake the patient may have received unnecessary treatment or missed out on treatment that would improve or eliminate his or her condition. Research from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine shows that the problem is more common than most people imagine. According to the research, millions of dollars in medical malpractice claims are linked to diagnostic errors. This is potentially a problem in Louisiana as well as elsewhere in the country. There are several different ways that diagnostic errors might…
Read MoreDoctor, hospital sued over unnecessary surgeries
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Hospital Negligence on Thursday, May 22, 2014. A cardiologist and the hospital where he operated have been sued over claims that the doctor subjected patients to surgeries that did not improve their health and may have even harmed them. Malpractice lawsuits by two former patients accuse the doctor and the hospital of medical negligence and hospital negligence for implanting unnecessary medical devices. The hospital has denied the allegations in the lawsuits, saying the Department of Justice had investigated complaints against the surgeon and found no basis for a malpractice claim. A medical review board investigation agreed that the hospital met the standard of care in…
Read MoreFailure to diagnose is common with Lyme disease
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, May 15, 2014. It’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month across Louisiana and the country, and those out enjoying hikes or other activities in the great outdoors should take note. Lyme disease, which can develop following a tick bite, can change a person’s life forever. Since there are a wide variety of symptoms that a Lyme disease patient might experience, it is difficult for doctors to diagnose the disease. In fact, Lyme disease is called “The Great Imitator” because a physician is highly likely to misdiagnose the disease. Patients might have symptoms such as memory loss or even food allergies. A…
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