Errors and omissions by doctors, nurses, or hospitals can easily lead to misdiagnoses, delays in diagnosis, or entirely new injuries not related to the underlying reason the patient sought medical assistance. In turn, these can lead to prolonged illness, permanent...
Heart attacks are serious medical emergencies that can cause lasting damage or even be fatal. When it comes to heart attacks, doctors and medical professionals need to be incredibly vigilant. Catching the signs early can mean the difference between life and...
The incision closes, the stitches dissolve, and the doctors say everything looks fine. But your body disagrees. The pain won’t disappear, the swelling worsens, and something feels off. Every follow-up visit ends with the same dismissive reassurances—“It’s just part of...
You should experience the moment your child is born with love, excitement, and relief. But for many parents, that moment is interrupted by an unfamiliar silence—the absence of a strong newborn cry, the sight of a tiny arm that isn’t moving. Instead of feeling...
Undergoing surgery can be worrying enough, but once you’re in the recovery room, you may still face unexpected issues as you recover. There are many causes for surgical site infections, and some may result from negligence or carelessness by your practitioners. Can you...
Newborn jaundice is a common condition that affects many babies shortly after birth. It occurs due to an excess of bilirubin in the blood, a byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells. Most cases are mild and resolve independently as the baby’s liver...
The exploitation of vulnerable adults is far too common. Statistics show that 141 million elders suffer abuse each year. The idea of reporting abuse sounds intimidating, but abuse festers when communities choose to do nothing. Hodes Milman dedicates itself to pursuing...
Elder abuse in California is more common than in most other states. There are an estimated 15,000 reports of elderly abuse in the state monthly. That's almost 200,000 cases per year. As the number of those needing care in the state increases, so will the difficulty in...
It's hard to struggle with your mental health, and it's even harder to ask for help. So when institutions meant to provide care neglect to do so, it makes an already isolating experience even more distressing. You've already taken a very vulnerable first step in...
Avoid becoming a birth injury statistic. Hodes Milman has created a guide to help new and expecting parents anticipate some of the more common forms of medical negligence that might take place in their birthing room. Read more here.Pitocin is a synthetic hormone used...