One in three hospital deaths in the United States is due to sepsis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet, it is probably not something that crosses your mind when you think about ways to die. What is sepsis? Many people know sepsis as...
Medical malpractice
Diagnostic errors: By the numbers
A recent study of medical malpractice claims by an insurance company carries an understated title: “Room for Improvement.” Yes, there is undoubtedly a lot of room in which doctors, nurses and hospitals in Georgia (and across the U.S.) can improve patient safety in...
