What is MCARE in Pennsylvania?
If you sustained an injury because a Pennsylvania doctor or other health care provider acted negligently or irresponsibly, you can recover monetary damages from him or her and the facility for whom (s)he works. Medical malpractice lawsuits, however, are complicated...
Symptoms of cerebral edema
Pennsylvanian residents who were involved in an accident resulting in trauma to the head could experience cerebral edema. Also known as brain swelling, cerebral edema can cause the sufferer many painful and alarming side-effects. If left untreated, it can even result...
Interpreting a Glasgow Coma Scale score
Several of those that we here at Phillips, Phillips, and Smith-Delach, LLC have worked with in the past in Pittsburgh describe those minutes after their loved ones have experienced brain injuries to be incredibly traumatic. You likely know what they mean if you have...
Misdiagnosis of Lyme disease is a common occurrence
For people living in Pennsylvania, certain times of the year bring about an increased risk of contracting Lyme disease. While this condition can usually be treated effectively if caught early, it is commonly misdiagnosed by doctors due to its similarity to many...
What are the doctor-patient relationship and standard of care?
When it comes to getting medical care, there are some very important points that must be considered. One of these is whether a doctor-patient relationship has been established. The existence of a doctor-patient relationship is one of the elements necessary for a...