Having surgery is a major step, but you courageously do it with encouragement from your loved ones. Following your procedure, you might wake up to some discomfort, but your doctor reassures you this is normal. However, you may require immediate medical attention if you start experiencing excruciating pain. Discomforts you...
A serious injury or illness could land you in the hospital. You may even require surgery. With time and proper treatment, your doctors are optimistic you can make a recovery. Unfortunately, some surgery patients suffer further injury by falling while still in the hospital. Depending on the circumstances, the hospital...
If you have to stay in a hospital, you should feel confident that the staff will provide you with the care you need while helping you recover your health. Unfortunately, some patients suffer serious injuries while in a hospital because of a fall. These falls can result in lengthier hospital...
The rules for prescribing controlled substances, which are those that have a high level of abuse or are otherwise dangerous when not used correctly, are very strict. If you get a prescription for such a substance, it is essential that your doctor includes all the required elements. The National Center...
Falls in the hospital may seem like something that should never happen, but the reality is they occur all too often. The worst thing is that most are completely preventable. At Marzella & Associates, we understand that if you suffer a fall during a hospital stay, you deserve proper representation...
Preeclampsia is a very serious condition that can arise during the latter stages of your pregnancy, generally after your 20th week. The Mayo Clinic explains that preeclampsia represents a life-threatening situation for both you and your unborn child. Preeclampsia has to do with your blood pressure level and occurs when...
As you go through your pregnancy, you likely have concerns regarding the possibility that your baby will sustain an injury during the birthing process. Per the Birth Injury Guide, only 3% of American births result in a birth injury to the baby. In addition, the vast majority of these injuries...
Health care providers and medical facilities have a system of checks and balances to help prevent dangerous prescription medication errors. Despite these precautions, however, mistakes can still happen. If you or a loved one takes one or more prescription drugs, identify and avoid potential errors with these safety tips. Check...
There is a significant responsibility that comes with being a doctor, surgeon or other health care professional in Pennsylvania. People who are suffering from discomforting symptoms, diseases and illnesses rely on these medical professionals to provide them with thorough care and to treat them in ways that are safe and...
Patients, whether it is in-patient or out-patient care, trust that their healthcare team in Pennsylvania will do no harm. While most medical providers do their best during the course of care, mistakes do happen, and many errors are preventable. According to the Collegian, medical negligence is one of the leading...
If you have an elderly loved one in your care, at some point you may need to find a nursing home to provide a higher level of attention. While this can be a challenging decision, it may be in the best interest of your family member, especially when experiencing the...
You know your upcoming surgery at a Pennsylvania medical facility is for the betterment of your health, but that most certainly does not mean you are not nervous about it. You hate to think about something going wrong during the surgery, but know it is a possibility. HCA Healthcare has...
Both mothers and babies are at risk for injury before, during and after labor and childbirth. These incidents, defined as birth injuries, often cause mental and physical disabilities that last for years or even a lifetime. While not all birth injuries constitute medical malpractice, you may be eligible for legal...
One of the most common medical mistakes is a prescription error. There have always been jokes about the horrible handwriting of doctors, but in reality, horrible handwriting could have devastating consequences. If a pharmacist or other medical professional cannot read what a doctor writes in regards to a medication, it...
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