Medical emergencies are unpredictable, and doctors can’t be on-call every waking moment of their lives. That said, patients want to know their on-call physicians are being responsible even if there isn’t an emergency right in front of them. But in … [Read more...]

In August 2018, a woman in California underwent a caesarian section after doctors couldn’t detect the baby’s heartbeat. Sounds fairly standard, right? The difference was the woman didn’t receive any anesthesia and passed out from the pain. When it … [Read more...]

Indiana’s healthcare network of hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers cover Hoosiers with the treatment they need when they need it most. The rising demand both in our state and across the country for healthcare professionals and their services … [Read more...]

Little health clinics are popping up on street corners and big-box stores all over the country as advanced practice clinicians explore a new niche in healthcare opportunities: common, on-demand services for a flat fee. No longer do patients who … [Read more...]

The human body is a complicated network of interconnected systems, and when it functions improperly, there are any number of causes and treatment options. This is part of what makes it so difficult to diagnose and counteract harmful health … [Read more...]

While watching the World Series, the Olympics, or really any major sports event, it’s easy to take for granted the immense effort each athlete has put forth to play their game. Years of training, conditioning, and learning to out-think the … [Read more...]

In medical malpractice cases, there are two types of damages you may incur from the party who negligently caused the injury. They’re called economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages provide financial aid for actual bills, such as medical … [Read more...]

If you’ve ever been admitted to the hospital for an extended period of time, you know its halls contain a non-stop flow of activity. Depending on your needs, no fewer than three shifts of nurses will watch over your care, and for serious illnesses or … [Read more...]

When most people think about going under the knife, they usually imagine the doctor holding the knife is the most important person in the room. Patients and family members ask about the surgeon’s qualifications and the team who will assist him or … [Read more...]

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery allows people who deal with vision impairment to experience permanent correction without having to wear contact lenses or glasses. Though the procedure is practiced in thousands of eye care … [Read more...]