A new study recently found that a significant percentage of depressed or burned-out surgeons believe they have committed major medical errors.
The study, published online by Annals of Surgery last month, found that of 7,905 surgeons surveyed, almost 9 percent—700 surgeons—were concerned that they had made a major medical error in the three months before the survey. Researchers found a significant correlation between the incidents and emotional exhaustion or depression. They found no link between surgeon fatigue and medical errors.
Research into the effect of physicians’ emotional well-being on the quality of care is relatively new. After the Institute of Medicine (IOM) famously reported in 1999 that as many as 98,000 patients die every year from medical mistakes, error prevention efforts focused primarily on physicians’ busy schedules and lack of sleep.
Most recently, a study published in October by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found an increased risk of complications when surgeons worked overnight and got less than six hours of sleep during an extended shift. A September JAMA study similarly found that fatigue and distress were associated with more errors by internal medicine residents.
My Question: Can someone explain to me why we don't need to overall the American Healthcare System?
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT
Has an awful ring doesn't it "wrongful death?"
If someone loses their life because of someone else's negligence, you can file suit against that person alleging "wrongful death" in civil court. They won't go to jail, but they may be forced to pay for your pain and suffering which occurred as a result of losing that loved one.
Stated simply, you are alleging that your loved one would be alive, but for their mistake, negligence, act, etc.
So who can file a wrongful death claim? Under Virginia law, only the Administrator or Executor of the Estate of the person who died.
Well, how do you become the Administrator or Executor? What does that mean?
At Frith law firm, we handle wrongful death cases arising from medical malpractice, nursing home abuse or neglect, car accidents etc... and when you call here, we will walk you through each process, step by step.
We know Virginia laws on arbitration agreements and how to revoke them. We can help you navigate the clerk of court's office in becoming the appointed Estate representative. We can help you find experts for the case which will be needed at trial.
With over 40 years of legal experience, our Medical/Legal litigation team will provide the one on one advice and care that your family deserves.
If someone loses their life because of someone else's negligence, you can file suit against that person alleging "wrongful death" in civil court. They won't go to jail, but they may be forced to pay for your pain and suffering which occurred as a result of losing that loved one.
Stated simply, you are alleging that your loved one would be alive, but for their mistake, negligence, act, etc.
So who can file a wrongful death claim? Under Virginia law, only the Administrator or Executor of the Estate of the person who died.
Well, how do you become the Administrator or Executor? What does that mean?
At Frith law firm, we handle wrongful death cases arising from medical malpractice, nursing home abuse or neglect, car accidents etc... and when you call here, we will walk you through each process, step by step.
We know Virginia laws on arbitration agreements and how to revoke them. We can help you navigate the clerk of court's office in becoming the appointed Estate representative. We can help you find experts for the case which will be needed at trial.
With over 40 years of legal experience, our Medical/Legal litigation team will provide the one on one advice and care that your family deserves.
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