Medical Malpractice

Major advances in medical science have generally boosted public faith in the healthcare system. Patients usually expect that doctors have access to laboratories and testing equipment to diagnose them. They trust that hospitals will have the newest and best equipment...

Medical treatment is not always successful. Sometimes, a condition has progressed too far before doctors begin interventions, and therefore a full recovery is unlikely. Other times, people may have an allergic reaction or other adverse response to treatment, such as...