Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Spot The Signs Of Bedsores
Rest, sleep, and respite will almost always be your doctor’s orders when recovering from an illness or injury, and residents in nursing homes spend much of their day relaxing. Unfortunately, the physical position an individual assumes in these scenarios means bedsores are likely. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that up to 91… Read More »
Do “Black Boxes” In The Operating Room Prevent Surgical Errors?
You have probably heard about the so-called black boxes in the aviation industry, which record functions, conversations, changes in altitude, and other factors that are useful when investigating plane crashes. The technology and underlying strategies have now carried over into the practice of medicine, according to an article from the Becker’s Healthcare newsletter. Much… Read More »
Top Medical Conditions Misdiagnosed In Florida ERs
When you need to visit the ER, it is typically because you suffered an injury or urgent medical event that requires immediate attention. Time is of the essence, and many people who head to the emergency department in Florida do present with life-threatening conditions. There is no room for diagnosis mistakes, but statistics from… Read More »
Factors To Consider When Settling A Florida Med Mal Case
The thought of settling a Florida medical malpractice claim is attractive, as there is more certainty in the outcome, the process can be resolved faster than a trial, and you do not need to go through the stress of testifying in court. Yet another reason is that these cases do not fare well at… Read More »
How Florida Hospitals Prevent Postoperative Infection
There are risks involved with any type of surgery, but some of them do not come from the typical sources you expect. Many patients suffer surgical site infection after a procedure, which the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines as an infection that develops in the part of the body in… Read More »
Signs Of Birth Injuries By Florida Health Care Providers
Whenever you experience symptoms of a medical condition or feel under the weather, you can express yourself to loved ones and health care providers. This is not the case if your baby suffered birth injuries. Whether the harm occurred during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or after birth, there can be challenges with understanding your… Read More »
Joint Commission Finds Medical Errors On The Rise In 2022
There are different government agencies and watchdog groups that compile statistics on medical errors in the US, and one well-respected resource reports some disturbing figures. The Joint Commission, the body that manages accreditation for health care facilities and sets standards in the medical field, recently released its Sentinel Event Data 2022 Annual Review. The… Read More »
How Does Florida Tort Reform Affect Medical Malpractice Claims?
If you are not in the legal field or insurance industry, you may not be aware of several new tort reform laws that affect personal injury cases based upon negligence. In March 2023, Florida lawmakers enacted a measure that modifies and adds to several of the statutory sections that typically apply to accident claims…. Read More »
Contaminated Pathology Sample Behind Man’s Wrongful Death By Medical Malpractice
The tragic story of medical malpractice may be coming from across the globe, but it does raise interesting points about negligence in pathology departments here in Florida. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation recently reported on a man who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018 after getting a biopsy of lung tissue. Pathologists had examined… Read More »
Florida Family Calls For Change With Medical Malpractice Legal Loophole
Harsh application of Florida’s Wrongful Death Act (WDA) has led a family to call upon lawmakers to change the statute and eliminate a provision that carries adverse consequences for survivors. NBC affiliate WFLA News Channel 8 covered the story, in which a man died because of a 9-inch long blood clot that was not… Read More »
