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Computerized order entry systems could soon be in place in many hospitals in Indiana. These will make patient record-keeping more efficient, and enhance patient safety. However, a new study shows that they may also have some unintended consequences that could be deadly for patients.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania were studying whether the systems would be able to catch and prevent a deadly combination of drugs from being prescribed. The combination included the anticlotting medication warfarin and an antibiotic. They found that the system was able to work effectively and prevent the combination from pre-prescribed. However, there were at least four cases in the study where this combination of drugs was actually necessary for the patient, but the system wouldn’t’ allow it.

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As we wrote earlier, Indiana patients now have a tool that will allow them to make more informed decisions about where they receive their care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has added new search data to their Hospital Compare web site.

Indiana medical malpractice attorneys are encouraged by this updated information and believe it will make a positive difference in the care Indiana medical consumers receive. The ability to compare the outcomes of procedures, the quality of nursing care and patient satisfaction will influence area hospitals to invest more heavily in improvements in an effort to capture more of Indiana’s healthcare dollars.

Though limited to only a few specific areas of medical care, the site’s information illuminates frequently requested areas of service, including nursing care, bedsores, pulmonary care and pediatric diabetes. This information can assist patients by evaluating a hospital’s ability to provide adequate care. For example, the site provides encouraging information if you have any need for cardiac care in the Indianapolis metro area. On average, a central-Indiana resident will only wait seven minutes before they receive care in a cardiac specialty facility; this is compared to the national average wait time of 43 minutes.

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The law firm of Montross Miller Muller Mendelson & Kennedy is fully committed to serving the personal injury needs of all Indiana residents. As a team of experienced, dedicated attorneys, we have successfully worked together for nearly three decades, defending the rights of clients and their families. Our experience in medical malpractice and personal injury law has a proven track record and we are committed to providing the individual attention we know your case deserves.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of the inexperience, negligence or willful action of another, we want to speak with you. Call our toll-free number right away: 888-599-2640.

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Indiana patients now have a tool that can help them make informed decisions concerning their health care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has added new search data to their Hospital Compare web site. Using updated information and a slick new look, patients can access health care information concerning their local doctors and hospitals.

Indiana medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys are encouraged by this updated information and believe it will make a positive impact in the quality of health care available to Indiana consumers. Medicine is a competitive business. Hospitals and surgical centers are fighting for every health care dollar. We believe the ability to compare outcomes, various procedures, and nursing quality will influence area hospitals to invest additional resource in an effort to improvement Indiana’s health care.

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Montross Miller Muller Mendelson & Kennedy is a team of attorneys and staff committed to serving the Indianapolis medical malpractice and personal injury needs. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligent act of a doctor, hospital or business, please call 888-599-2640 and speak with our staff.

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When a patient who has been injured as a result of negligent medical care or a procedural error contacts our office, we immediately go to work investigating the case with all available resources.

First, we collect and conduct a detailed review of the patient's medical records looking for information that will help us understand the nature of the claim and how it relates to your injuries. Should the case move forward, we continue with the same detailed tenacity, pulling together a highly qualified team of Medical/Legal nurses and Reviewing Physicians who assist us in understanding the details of the case and the possible implications of pursuing a claim on your behalf.

We are committed to serving your medical malpractice needs and have successfully pursued thousands of claims over the past three decades. We aggressively defend the rights of injured clients and their families.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of the inexperience or negligence of a physician, nurse, or medical care facility, we want to speak with you. Call our toll-free number as soon as possible: 888-599-2640.

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