Medical Malpractice

Most people focus on getting better when they receive medical care. You follow instructions, attend appointments and expect your treatment to move in the right direction. In many situations, it does. However, there are times when progress feels uncertain or when...

Chest pain often shapes how people picture a heart attack. Real life experiences, however, do not always follow that familiar image, especially for women. Symptoms may feel vague or unrelated to the heart, which can affect how quickly a provider recognizes a serious...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for self-advocacy. But what happens when you speak up about a potential symptom and your doctor does not listen? For too many women in Georgia, this devastating scenario is a reality. A doctor’s failure to take your...

You trust your surgical team when you enter an operating room in Georgia. Their expertise works hand in hand with the complex tools and technology essential for your care. Even with checklists and training, health care professionals can still make mistakes. When they...

When you saw a doctor for medical care, you expected them to help. You probably trusted your doctor to make sense of your symptoms and recommend an effective course of treatment. Unfortunately, your doctor may have ignored your symptoms, diagnosed you improperly or...

Surgical procedures are inherently dangerous. They have only become relatively safe due to advances in anesthesia, pain management and sanitation in medical settings. In theory, modern medical professionals can perform a broad range of different surgical procedures to...

Surgery is one of the most effective medical treatments available for many maladies. Conditions ranging from sports injuries to cancer may respond well to surgical operations. It is also one of the most invasive forms of medical care. There are many risks associated...

From pink football uniforms to ribbons on lapels, people throughout the country take steps to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. These steps help to promote awareness of the disease and funding for research, as well as encourage proactive measures to...

Different types of medical malpractice can result in a variety of negative consequences for patients. Some people go months without a diagnosis and become very sick as a result. Others may undergo the wrong type of surgery and then become ineligible for the treatment...

Medical professionals have traditionally recommended that older women and those with higher-than-average risk perform monthly self-examinations for breast cancer. If they notice any changes in the texture or appearance of their breasts, they may need to seek out...