As a staff writer for Medstak, Whitney focuses on the importance of early and correct diagnosis especially among women, as well as the early detection of fetal distress.
A look into medical malpractice payouts in the state of Florida by CBS has revealed some concerning statistics. Out of 25 physicians in the state with the most payouts, only four have lost their licenses and their ability to practice medicine. The other 21 doctors... Read More
The New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners has revoked a neurologist’s medical license, due to medical misconduct charges that included sexual relations with a patient he was treating. Dr. Jonathan Fellus, a world-renowned expert in awakening brain-dead patients from comas, must now transfer all... Read More
An Alabama man has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit, alleging his routine circumcision resulted in accidental amputation of his penis. The lawsuit claims the patient was never advised that his procedure could lead to castration. However, when the patient awoke from his procedure, he learned... Read More
A woman has filed a preeclampsia birth injury lawsuit alleging medical malpractice led to the death of her baby in utero. The plaintiff in the complaint claims medical staff failed to properly treat her condition during pregnancy, which caused both her and her unborn child... Read More
A new study has discovered another concern over potential diabetes treatment errors. Scientists have found a prevalence of overtreatment of diabetes in elderly patients that may result in dangerously low blood sugar levels. Researchers studied more than 600,000 patients treated at 139 Veteran’s Health Administration... Read More
An investigation has revealed as many as 1,000 premature deaths stemming from VA medical malpractice. The investigation was launched after whistle-blower complaints accused VA medical providers of failing to provide competent and timely medical services to many veterans across the country. Some of those vets... Read More
A woman has filed a talc powder cancer lawsuit in Illinois against Johnson & Johnson, in hopes of raising awareness about the association of talcum powder and ovarian cancer risk. The lawsuit is not the first to be filed against a manufacturer of talcum powder,... Read More
A couple who lost their son due to what they claim was midwife malpractice was awarded $5 million by the Ingham County Circuit Court in Michigan. Unfortunately, the birthing center sued in this malpractice lawsuit closed two years ago, leaving the plaintiffs unsure if they... Read More
