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Readers in North Carolina may be aware that Michael Jackson's physician is up against serious legal consequences for prescribing a lethal combination of sedatives to the legendary pop star. A more recent case may remind many of what happened to Jackson. Recently, the...
Every time North Carolina residents visit their physician, they go to the medical clinic with the expectation that their doctor will be thorough and effective, yet cautious. However, in an effort to be exhaustive to reach a diagnosis, doctors may be doing too much,...
Anytime medical advances are made, patients stand to benefit. However, a significant number of doctors have been apprehensive to adopt one of the more recent innovations in medical technology: electronic health records. Though this seems like a common sense solution...
North Carolina residents who are closely tuned into television medical dramas get the feeling that young doctors are often asked to work incredibly long hours during their first few years in practice. Despite the glamorization that occurs on the TV screen, the effects...
For many North Carolina residents, making the decision to undergo a major surgery can be very difficult. In some cases, the nature of the treatment may be difficult to deal with or the associated risks can serve as a deterrent. One man has been forced to deal with the...
Over the last dozen years or so, North Carolina state health officials have tried to do something about alarming rates of medical malpractice in the state's health care institutions. Unfortunately, the rates of such incidents remain high and have not shifted down at...
Undergoing surgery can be a very scary experience for residents of North Carolina. Even routine or planned procedures can be nerve-wracking for patients. The fear of falling victim to a surgical error is legitimate. However, when doctors act wisely and carefully, it...
Federal health officials recently released a report covering state-by-state statistics regarding central line catheter infections. The biggest revelation was that there is a wide discrepancy between the risks of contracting a blood infection, due to unsanitary medical...
Not every instance of medical malpractice involves a single catastrophic mistake. In fact, some small medical errors can amount to significant problems for patients. When doctors and other medical professionals forget to do routine things, major problems can occur....
When we walk into a doctor's office and see all their diplomas and certifications tacked to the wall, we usually begin to trust them. However, in reality, those certificates might not provide the assurance you need. Throughout the U.S., many doctors are offering...