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Birth Injury
- Indicators of Medical Malpractice For Birth Injuries; Kingston, Medical Malpractice Attorney Discusses
- Breaking News: Landmark Case Finds Standard Defense in Obstetrical Medical Malpractice Cases as Scientifically Invalid!
- FL Wrongful Birth Medical Malpractice Case Yields $4.5 Award; Repercussions in New York?
- Most OB-GYN Guidelines are Based on Opinion and Weak Information!
- Smoking and Birth Defects Are Now Definitively Linked! Click Here To Find Out More!
Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
- Jury Awards $15 Million in Medical Malpractice Misdiagnosis Case
- Doctor Fails to Properly Misdiagnose Breast Cancer Victim; Jury Awards $15 Million!
- New study reveals that cigarettes are the smoking gun behind more than half of bladder cancer cases in the United States
- Does cancer screening save lives? The new government study answers your question.
- New option to reduce risk of breast cancer
Nursing Home Negligence
- Using Antipsychotics to Pacify Nursing Home Residents: How Much is Too Much?
- Nursing Home Resident Dies Because Staff Not Trained in Heimlich! Jury Awards $2.35 Million
- NY Nursing Homes Rank Among the Worst for Support and Family Caregivers!
- Are You More Likely To Develop Bed Sores Because Of The Color Of Your Skin? Click Here To Find Out!
- New Study reveals Antipsychotic Drugs Hazardous to the Elderly in Nursing Homes
Undiagnosed Infections
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- Panel Sparks Controversy Again with New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
- Doctor Misdiagnoses Woman and Fails to Complete Full Examination; Woman Dies Days Later!
- Study Finds Hospital Acquired Infections Greatly Impact ICU Deaths
- Medical Malpractice and Res Ipsa Loquitur: An Explanation
- Medical Malpractice Liability and Nurses; Why Nurses are being sued More and More Often
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Birth Injury
- Birth injury is preventable in most cases in Kingston, New York
- Learn what you can expect in each stage of your labor and delivery in Kingston, New York
- Spotting signs of fetal distress can be crucial to the prevention of birth injuries in Kingston, New York
- Find out why you may not want to induce your labor in Kingston, New York
- Learn the warning signs of a placenta abruption and be prepared for his potentially fatal complication in Kingston, New York
Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
- A conversation that all men should have with their doctor
- The single most important question to ask your doctor when you are diagnosed with cancer in Kingston, New York
- Are some cancers better left undiscovered? Get the answer in Kingston, New York.
- Does cancer run in your family? Genetic testing will tell you your odds of getting cancer in Kingston, New York
- The Worst Possible Thing You Can Do
Nursing Home Negligence
- Pressure sores occur far more often in African-Americans than any other racial or ethnic group in nursing homes in Kingston, New York
- Top 3 steps you can take to avoid pressure sores in a nursing home or hospital in Kingston, New York
- Beware of the dangers of bed rails in your Kingston, New York nursing home
- What you can do to prevent your loved one from having an unintended weight loss in a nursing home
- What you need to know today to protect the rights of your family member in a nursing home in Kingston, New York
Undiagnosed Infections
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- Discover how you can get the special services for your disabled child in an Individualized Education Plan in Kingston, New York
- Discover how you can get top-notch health insurance for your family for less than $200 a month in Kingston, New York
Heart Attacks Misdiagnosed
Heart attacks are a common killer in America. For some, heart attacks are unpredictable and strike like a robber in the night. But for others, they are a ticking time bomb just waiting to explode.The key to preventing heart attacks is determing whether you are the ticking time bomb that can explode at any time. Heart studies, such as an EKG, echocardiogram and a nuclear stress test, are great ways to check the function of your heart. But the best way to check for your risk of a heart attack is often based upon your history of chest pain.
A dangerous history of unexpected and unpredictable chest pain is called unstable angina. When you have chest pain or heaviness that is unpredictable and occurs at rest or moderate physical activity, you have unstable angina. You are a ticking time bomb. With unstable angina, you must go to the ER immediately for an evaluation. The doctors at the hospital can give you medicine that will immediately relieve the pressure on your heart and dramatically lower your risk of a heart attack.
An EKG is a good screening test as the first step in an evaluation of your heart. The EKG can tell you whether you have cardiac ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart) or whether you suffered a a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction). If the EKG shows abnormal heart rhythm, the next step is a transthoracic echocardiogram and a nuclear stress test. These tests will provide precise information about the function of your heart, such as the ability of your heart to pump blood (the "ejection fraction").
If these tests show blockages of the arteries leading to your heart, a cardiac catheterization can be done to confirm the blockage. An occlusion, or blockage, of the arteries leading to your heart is the most common cause of a heart attack. An operatio to remove the plaque blocking your coronary artery can save your life. The diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease is crucial to preventing a heart attack.
Keep in mind, the medical specialist trained to treat your heart is a cardiologist. If you have a heart disorder, you should be treated by a cardiologist, not a primary care physician. Many primary care physicians treat heart disorders, but your best bet is always with a cardiologist.
If you have any questions or you want more information, I welcome your phone call on my toll-free cell at 1-866-889-6882 or you can e-mail me at jfisher@mmolaw.net. You are always welcome to request a FREE copy of my book, The Seven Deadly Mistakes of Malpractice Victims, at the home page of my website at www.protectingpatientrights.com.
Birth Injury
An injury at birth can cause lifelong disability and impairment. However, there are treatments, therapies and surgeries that can help lessen the effects of conditions such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy and brachial palsy. An experienced attorney is the only person who can accurately estimate the cost of lifelong medical therapies and treatments. Please contact your New York birth injury attorney John H. Fisher for your free consultation. Mr. Fisher accepts cases from across the country and has offices in both Syracuse and Albany.
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Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
It is not uncommon for certain kinds of cancers to go misdiagnosed until the damage to the patient is either irreversable or requires extremely aggressive treatment. Around 12% of U.S. cancer patients misdiagnosed a year with the highest rates involving breast, ovarian and cervical cancer. Some medical experts estimate that delayed cancer diagnosis may actually lead to the deaths of roughly 10,000 people a year. If you or a loved one's cancer diagnosis was misdiagnosed, the delay could have lead to increased damage or irreparable harm. You may be entitled to compensation in the way of medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Nursing Home Negligence
Discover the secrets to finding the safest nursing home for you or your family member. Discover why some nursing homes are repeatedly cited for neglect? Learn why you read nightmare stories about the lack of care at nursing home? Is the person providing care to your family member a nurse, licensed practical nurse, home health aide, or something else? What is the nurse to patient ratio at your nursing home? Get answers to these questions to protect your family member in a nursing home.
Undiagnosed Infections
Infections are common and sometimes deadly. Bacterial infections, ranging from meningitis to endocarditis, can have life-changing consequences in terms of permanent injury and even death. Early detection and treatment of infections is the key.
Heart Attacks Misdiagnosed
Heart attacks are a common killer in America. For some, a heart attack is sudden and unpredictable. But for many, a heart attack can be predicted and prevented with treatment.
How do you prevent a heart attack? The first step is evaluating your history of symptoms and complaints of chest pain and heaviness. If you have chest pain or heaviness at rest or at moderate physical exertion, you have unstable angina and you are at risk for a sudden and unpredictable heart attack. You need to get to a hospital immediately.
Tests, such as EKGs, echocardiograms and a nuclear stress test, can help evaluate the function of your heart and let you know whether you are at risk of a heart attack.
If you have a family history of heart attacks, you should pay close attention to any signs of chest pain or heaviness, particularly if the pain pattern is unpredictable and occurs at rest or moderate physical exertion.
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130 North Front Street
Kingston, New York 12402-3058
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Birth Injury
- What is cerebral palsy and can it be prevented?
- Why should the placenta be inspected by a pathologist after a traumatic birth?
- Is Kernicterus preventable?
Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
- When you have a lump on your breast, what questions should you ask your doctor about your mammogram in Kingston, New York?
- Does screening for prostate cancer lower the risk of cancer in Kingston, New York?
- If you have a high PSA blood level (4 or higher),what are the best tests to determine if you have prostate cancer in Kingston, New York?
Nursing Home Negligence
- What is the difference between a Stage 1 pressure sore and a Stage 4 pressure sore?
- What data is available to you in your search for the best nursing home for your family member?
- Who do you turn to for answers at a nursing home?
Undiagnosed Infections
Hiring the Right Lawyer
- What if my lawyer won't return my phone calls?
- What if my lawyer asks me to pay the case expenses right before trial?
- Can I see my file?
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- What is the "white trash" defense and how you need to do to beat it.
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