Cardiologists are medical care providers who focus on treating the heart and the blood vessels. Cardiologists have enormous responsibilities for patient care because a problem with the heart can turn deadly in a split second. Cardiologists are specialists, so may be held to a higher standard of care when it…
When you visit the doctor, you expect that your doctor will conduct an exam, listen to you on the symptoms you are having, and help you to get a broader picture of your health status. A visit to the doctor can be especially important when something may be wrong so…
This past July, a previously-respected doctor specializing in the treatment of cancer was sentenced to 45-years in prison. The physician was given this sentence because of misdiagnosing and mistreating patients. Misdiagnosis is one of the most common errors made by physicians and is a leading cause of medical malpractice claims.…
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car wreck caused by a driver who was texting, you should be able to take legal action to recover compensation. An experienced Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer at Van Sant Law, LLC can help. According to a Pew Research poll…
Scarring from injuries can stay with you for the rest of your life. If you have permanent scarring, you may be entitled to compensation. The Atlanta, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys at Van Sant Law, LLC can assist you in making a claim and getting compensation. Give us a call today…
Recent guidelines suggest that women age 21 and over should undergo a pap smear screening every three years. Pap smears are intended to help identify cell changes that could be indicative of the Human Papillomavirus Virus (HPV) and that could potentially lead to the development of cervical cancer. Pap smears…
Nurses play an extremely important role in the medical field. Nurses are responsible for providing the bulk of routine care in hospitals and nursing homes, from administering medications to monitoring patient vital signs. Nurse practitioners and nurse midwifes may also conduct exams, deliver babies, provide patient education and otherwise fill…
News of a pregnancy can be a wonderful and exciting thing for women and couples as they get to bring a new family member into their lives. To ensure a smooth pregnancy and a healthy baby, women count on their obstetricians to provide quality pre-natal care and to manage the…
Medical mistakes are now the third leading cause of deaths within the U.S., according to RT. While previous estimates have indicated medical errors were a top reason for fatalities within the United States, new research affirms that there are only two causes of death which occur more commonly than negligence…
The number of seniors with no children and no living spouse is growing and is expected to continue to expand in the future. Today, one in four seniors age 65 and older is a widow, a widower, or single and has either no children or no children that live close…