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How to tell if a doctor is overprescribing medication

On Behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Aug 10, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Tennessee residents who regularly visit the doctor may have come across at least a doctor who seemed to overprescribe medications. Overprescribing a medication can be hazardous to one’s health and even life-threatening. Thus, it is important for patients to speak up...

Technology helps surgeons diagnose and treat glaucoma

On Behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Aug 10, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

To accurately assess and manage glaucoma, it is important to visualize the angle. For a surgeon to perform a laser trabeculoplasty, the correct angle must be visualized. This is just one example of various types of minimally invasive surgeries for glaucoma in...

The importance of assessing the angle in glaucoma management

On Behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Jul 13, 2020 | blog, Medical Malpractice

Ophthalmologists in Knoxville, Tennessee and the wider region are realizing the importance of assessing and visualizing the angle when treating glaucoma. The state of the angle and its rate of closure are crucial in diagnosing and staging glaucoma and are directly...

Most common causes of surgery-related medical malpractice claims

On Behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | May 26, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

No one looks forward to undergoing surgery. But here in Knoxville, those of us who do face surgery are fortunate to have available to us the University of Tennessee Medical Center, a top-ranked hospital with its Level I Trauma Center. Unfortunately, surgery is the...

Breast cancer screening recommendations

On Behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Apr 1, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Breast cancer screenings can’t stop cancer from happening but can make it easier to treat due to early detection. What options do you have for breast cancer screenings and when is the right time to get tested? Breast cancer screening options Women have multiple...

Misdiagnosis among most common malpractice suits

On Behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Mar 27, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Getting sick is often stressful, especially when waiting for an official diagnosis. Tennessee residents rely on these diagnoses to be accurate, trusting local doctors with their wellbeing. Unfortunately, doctors are human and sometimes make mistakes, even when...

Finding a primary care doctor with less risk of malpractice

On Behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Feb 7, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Patients with a primary care doctor tend, on average, to get better care and live healthier lives. Insurance companies, for example, like to hear their customers have their own go-to doctor. Unfortunately, fewer Americans have a primary care doctor now than in the...

Commonly misdiagnosed medical conditions

On Behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Jan 3, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Tennesseans with medical ailments typically seek treatment. When they do, they rely on the expertise of medical professionals to identify their condition. However, not every diagnosis they make is accurate. When this happens, it can create significant adversity for...

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