At the age of 16, Monica was suffering from synovial sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that entered her bloodstream due to a delayed diagnosis. Doctors informed her parents that treatment that could have provided a 30 to 40 percent chance of remission was down to one...
What factors make a strong medical malpractice case?
Most physicians carry around an understanding that mistakes can happen, while doing their best to avoid them. Unfortunately, when errors do happen, they can have dire consequences for the patient. In these cases, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be When you’ve been...
Electronic medical records present a risk to patients
The advent of electronic systems is not a new development in the healthcare industry. Still, as some practices and hospitals shift from paper documentation or older electronic systems to new medical reporting systems, errors can occur. Though this transition may seem...
Know the risk factors for kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease happens when the kidneys sustain damage and can no longer function properly. Certain individuals have a higher risk of kidney disease depending on genetics and lifestyle. Understand the risk factors for kidney disease to be proactive about your...
About half the people with kidney disease and diabetes don’t know
Problems with your kidneys can cause a broad range of symptoms, including dry, itchy skin, bloating or water retention in the lower body, feelings of exhaustion or sleepiness, frequent urination, bloody or foamy urine, puffy eyes, nausea or lack of appetite, and even...
John Pratt Interviewed on Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Dia
On December 30, John Pratt was interviewed on Telemundo's Un Nuevo Dia news/variety daily show. To view the interview, click here.
When ICE comes looking for you
Miami is a battleground in the war on immigrants. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – known as “la Migra” in Spanish – has the region in its sights. Immigrants and their families have rights under the U.S. Constitution. ICE does not want you to know this....
May I bail out an unregistered immigrant from detention?
The immigration detention facilities host numerous immigrants that are eligible for an immigration bond. Placing a bond means giving an amount of money that you will receive back if they show up at court and the U.S. Immigration authorities on specific dates. ...
Medical malpractice and brain damage
Victims of medical malpractice may experience a number of problems in their daily lives, from physical pain that will not go away to depression and financial hardships brought on by a medical professional's negligence. Sometimes, these challenges can last for the rest...
Signs you should seek a second medical opinion
Do you have a medical issue that persists or worsens without resolution, even after seeing your doctor? According to data published by the Annals of Internal Medicine, the average primary care visit lasts just 15 minutes, in which just eight minutes is spent in...
