Medical malpractice is the unfortunate result of a doctor’s negligence or error. If a doctor fails to diagnose his patient or makes an inappropriate diagnosis, then the patient suffers. If a patient’s condition dramatically deteriorates due to physician malpractice, the doctor may face legal ramifications.
Chiropractic malpractice typically occurs when a chiropractor fails to diagnose a patient’s condition, or performs an inappropriate form of treatment. An example of the latter includes performing mechanical manipulation on a patient with cancer.
A medical license is an official document describing a physician’s authority to practice medicine. It allows patients to see that their physicians are completely qualified, trained, and skilled so that they can feel confident receiving care from them.
Malnutrition is a condition in which the sufferers do not get adequate nutrition. Malnutrition differs from undernutrition in that, rather than not getting enough food, people with malnutrition receive enough food without getting the proper nutrients. They may lack calcium, iron, vitamins, etc.
Medical ethics are important because, if followed, they ensure that patients are safe and comfortable and the the hospital is running at the highest efficiency level. The Hippocratic Oath, “first do no harm” is especially relevant to the creation of these medical ethics.
Medical directors must be highly trained in order to ensure that they are completely ready for the demands of a hospital. They are responsible for supervising all physicians to be sure that the treatments they are performing are in line with all standards, codes, and laws. They also want to be sure that the patients are safe and comfortable.
After a patient has died, medical professionals examine the body in an autopsy and other forensic procedures in order to determine whether or not the patient died as a result of negligence or malpractice.
Medical chart reviewers are responsible for making sure that all patient files are well-organized, complete, and protected from damage. This allows them to easily access all of the information about a patient in order to formulate new plans of treatment.
Medical standards of care are all laws and codes that are put forth in order to ensure that hospitals and other health care facilities run smoothly. If followed perfectly, these standards ensure the safety, efficacy, and financial solvency of the facility and all of the physicians therein.
Lyme disease is a tick-borne infectious disease. Symptoms include fever, headache, and fatigue. It can be easily treated with antibiotics, and unless treatment is delayed, no symptoms will persist.
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