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What Is Informed Consent and Why Is It So Important?

What Is Informed Consent and Why Is It So Important?

by Bell Law | Mar 31, 2022 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Law, Malpractice

A lawsuit we filed recently highlights the dangers of not obtaining a patient’s informed consent. There, after a small procedure had already proved successful in removing a cancerous tumor from the patient’s rectum, the surgeon convinced the patient to undergo an...
Crossing the Line: The Devastating Harm of Placing an IV Line Into the Carotid Artery

Crossing the Line: The Devastating Harm of Placing an IV Line Into the Carotid Artery

by Bell Law | Nov 8, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice, Science

Sometimes, doctors decide to place an IV line in the internal jugular (“IJ”) vein, which runs inside the neck—right next to the carotid artery. Especially when they decide not to use ultrasound guidance, medical providers sometimes miss the IJ, and insert the IV into...
Medical Error: What Your Doctors Must Tell You About the Mistakes They Make

Medical Error: What Your Doctors Must Tell You About the Mistakes They Make

by Bell Law | Nov 1, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice

The American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics (the Code) requires doctors to inform patients of medical error. This obligation not only protects the relationship between doctor and patient but also promotes patient health and safety.   What Is...
Triage: How the First Stop at the ER Determines Patient Priority

Triage: How the First Stop at the ER Determines Patient Priority

by Bell Law | Oct 4, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury

Triage is the process of sorting and prioritizing patients for care. Because the process determines a patient’s place “in line” at the ER, it is important to understand and pay attention to your triage score.   What Does Triage Mean?   The term refers to the sorting...
Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack: Understanding the Difference

Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack: Understanding the Difference

by Bell Law | Sep 29, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Science

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, “cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are actually not the same. Because both can be deadly and require immediate action, it is important to understand the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack. The...
Going to the Hospital on Friday Night in July? Know the Risks.

Going to the Hospital on Friday Night in July? Know the Risks.

by Bell Law | Sep 21, 2021 | Advice for Patients

What are the worst days to go to the hospital? Several factors, from the time of year to the day of the week, can affect how well a patient does in the hospital. A few weeks ago, we covered the Weekend Effect. In this installment, we address nights and seasons. The...
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