While prescribing or selling you the wrong medication is the responsibility of the professional, there are things you can do to advocate for yourself and help prevent such errors from happening. Standing up for yourself is the best way to prevent the dangerous effects...
Month: August 2020
Second medical opinions for cancer diagnosis
For many people, receiving a cancer diagnosis can leave them feeling uncertain about what to do next. In some situations, a person may have the opportunity to select from more than one form of treatment. In other situations, a doctor may provide only one option, but...
3 common injuries from slip-and-fall accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are unpredictable. They can happen at any time of the year and affect people of all ages. A slip-and-fall can result in serious injuries, especially to people who are already vulnerable, such as the elderly and the very young. According to...
Doctors misdiagnose roughly 20 percent of serious medical conditions
Certain serious medical conditions tend to worsen with time, so timely diagnoses are critical if you wish to overcome what is ailing you or receive a positive prognosis. Unfortunately, medical misdiagnosis is too common across the United States, with research...
The three categories of concussion symptoms
Arizona residents like you may end up getting a head injury. The chance of suffering from a concussion is fairly high. Concussions are often underestimated outside of the medical world. The most severe of concussions can cause life-long damage. It is thus important...