What Is Medical Gaslighting, and How Can It Affect You?

“Medical gaslighting” is increasingly used to describe situations in which patients’ symptoms are dismissed or minimized, often attributed to stress or hormones, leaving individuals feeling unheard and unable to get proper care. This pattern of behavior is now recognized as a common problem in healthcare…. read more

Can You Sue for Dental Malpractice?

When a routine dental visit leaves you with unexpected pain or serious injury, you may wonder whether you can seek legal relief. Dental malpractice, as a form of medical malpractice, occurs when a dentist fails to meet the accepted standard of care and harms a… read more

IV Infiltration Can Cause Nerve Damage, Burns, or Amputation

People who receive intravenous catheter (IV) medicine, fluids, electrolytes, antibiotics, nutrition, or blood products rely on their doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to ensure that these life-saving medications are properly inserted and monitored.  However, people may move around in general or in their sleep,… read more

What is the Difference Between Express and Implied Consent under Pennsylvania law?

Many people have heard the phrases “express consent” and “implied consent” before. But do they really know what those terms mean? While these phrases might not be important in everyday life, they are very important when it comes to medical care and treatment.  As a… read more