It wasn’t like any stomachache you had previously experienced. Maybe the pain was more intense, or you had other concerning symptoms. Somehow, you knew that you were probably not suffering from gas, indigestion, or a stomach bug. You needed immediate medical attention, and you went…
Your loved one went to the emergency room and asked for medical help. Unfortunately, the medical attention she needed wasn’t quick enough. The delay was not just inconvenient and frustrating, and it did more than cause your loved one unnecessary pain. This time, the delay…
There is a limit to the care that some emergency rooms can provide. Some patients will need specialty care and will require hospital admission or a transfer to a different emergency room. When the emergency room delays the transfer, the patient’s medical care is also…
You may not have known you had a brain aneurysm. Most people with brain aneurysms are unaware of their conditions until a doctor finds it while diagnosing another condition. However, when a brain aneurysm ruptures, a prompt diagnosis and treatment plan are necessary to save…
You knew you were facing a potential medical emergency. You went to the emergency room with symptoms of a possible stroke. You may have presented with: A severe headache Dizziness Confusion or trouble understanding Difficulty speaking Paralysis of the face, arm, or leg—typically, on one…
You went to the emergency room because you were worried that something was wrong. You may have thought you were suffering a heart attack, or you may have had no idea what was wrong with you. Either way, the emergency room had a duty to…