When someone goes to the doctor, they trust that the doctor will help them feel better. But sometimes, a doctor may miss a serious illness like cancer. This is called a failure to diagnose. When that happens, it can be scary and even dangerous. In this article, we’ll explain what…
Cosmetic surgery is a type of medical treatment that helps change how someone looks. People may choose cosmetic surgery to fix a part of their body they don’t like or to feel better about themselves. Some common types of cosmetic surgeries are: Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) Face-lifts Breast enhancement Liposuction (removing…
Surgery helps save lives and treat health problems, but sometimes mistakes happen. One grave mistake is when doctors or nurses accidentally leave something inside a patient’s body after surgery. This is called a “retained surgical item” (RSI) or a foreign object left behind. It could be a sponge, a small…