A group of researchers now estimate that the average American is more likely to die from a medical mistake than a stroke or respiratory disease.
The entertainment industry lost one of its most talented stars recently due to an overdose of the opioid fentanyl. Pop icon Prince was known for
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are in business to take care of elderly or disabled individuals who can no longer take care of themselves
Like many American workers, healthcare employees often take time off in the summer. However, summer vacations may leave hospitals understaffed. During certain times of the
New Jersey residents may know that many people die each year because of long organ transplant waiting lists, but they may be shocked to learn that physicians have sometimes been…
People in New Jersey and throughout the country are at risk of medical errors once they are discharged from the hospital. From the wrong medications to incomplete or inaccurate discharge…
New Jersey pro football fans likely remember star San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau. In May 2012, he died at the age of 43 after shooting himself in the chest….
The Food and Drug Administration has issued two guidance documents with the goal of reducing medication errors. These types of mistakes are a leading cause of fatalities in the U.S.,…
When New Jersey residents are ill or injured, they often go to hospitals with the expectation their conditions will improve with treatment. Unfortunately, some patients are injured more severely while…
Hospitalists are a fairly new addition to a hospital’s workforce, and most go through residency training in internal medicine or family medicine. These individuals act as a primary care physician…
