The family of an 81-year-old Florida woman who died at Mercy Hospital in 2010 from pancreatic cancer believes that her doctor of 11 years knew about the cancer two years prior to telling her about it. According to the family, the doctor noticed a tumor during an image...
Month: August 2014
Entrepreneurial opportunities for immigrants
Florida could be a destination for immigrants who invest at least $500,000 in order to take part in the EB-5 investor visa program. Through this program, immigrants have the opportunity to set up businesses that create at least 10 jobs in economically struggling...
Medical mistakes lead to third-most deaths in Florida, elsewhere
Back in 2009, a pilot was said to be a hero when he landed his plane on the Hudson River, saving hundreds of lives. That pilot has now been speaking out again, focusing on safety in other areas, and he is using the idea of air travel to do it. Basically, the premise...
Contradicting diagnoses can be just as bad as a failed diagnosis
Most people know that failing to diagnosis a medical condition can be problematic because it can delay treatment, causing a person's condition to deteriorate faster than if they were receiving proper medical care. But few realize that contradicting diagnoses can be...