On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 21, 2016 | Medical Malpractice, Patient Safety, Product Safety
Some hospitals have pulled the plug on this legal and ethical dilemma.It’s normal to have numerous doctors in the operating room assisting or observing a hip or knee replacement. But many patients don’t realize their surgical team includes an extra person...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 27, 2016 | Medical Malpractice, Patient Safety
Recently, 570 stem cell clinics have popped up across the U.S. offering treatments for many health issues. From arthritis to spinal cord injuries to autism, the clinics are claiming stem cells from various body tissues can solve your health problems.But stem cell...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 11, 2015 | Patient Safety
Learning that a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury is likely to bring a feeling of dread. While the person is in the hospital, and later when recovering at home from the injury, you might feel like you always need to be around them to stay on top of the...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | May 7, 2014 | Patient Safety
Even though marijuana is legal in Connecticut and has been for two years, there are no marijuana dispensaries from which to purchase it legally. A Connecticut woman told a local news reporter recently that she has to get the much needed drug from illegal drug dealers....
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Apr 16, 2014 | Patient Safety
Connecticut residents go to doctors and use medical technology every day. A medical device should never be given to a patient unless it is meticulously examined. When a medical device manufacturer or pharmaceutical company fails to make a safe drug or device, injuries...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 19, 2014 | Patient Safety
Every so often, patients in Connecticut turn to hospitals and surgical facilities for treatment locally and around the area. Unfortunately, the quality of care provided at one hospital can be drastically different from what is provided at another hospital. If a...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 27, 2013 | Patient Safety
Many things can go wrong in an operating room. Though surgeons are experienced and often tremendously skilled, instances of mistakes – even during common surgeries – can still happen.A 13-year-old California girl was declared brain-dead after a routine...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jun 6, 2013 | Patient Safety
Diagnostic errors are a leading cause of malpractice lawsuits. However, many medical mistakes can be prevented if medical professionals take basic safety measures and steps to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient. However, many patients are unaware of the...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | May 1, 2013 | Patient Safety
In Connecticut, many of us think of hospitals as safe places to be. We’re surrounded by medical professionals, and medicines and other life-saving treatments are nearby. What we often don’t consider, however, are the germs that lurk in the cracks and...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Apr 16, 2013 | Patient Safety
Think about the last time you went to see your doctor. How did you interact? Did you have an open conversation, or were you nervous to talk about some health issues? Was your doctor receptive to your concerns, or did he or she try to convince you that nothing was...
