Screening for TBI’s in the Emergency Room

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You hit your head. It could have been a car accident, work accident, or sports-related injury. You go to the ER expecting prompt, effective treatment of your condition. Yet the overworked and understaffed emergency department fails to adequately screen for a traumatic brain injury, releasing you too soon without a proper diagnosis or recommendation for … Continued

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The Dangers of Being Released from the ER Too Soon

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Emergency rooms are busy and hectic places. This sentiment is particularly true in bustling metropolitan areas like Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Under stressed circumstances, hospital staff members could feel the pressure to discharge a patient before they are medically ready. Releasing a patient without a thorough examination and without proper clearance increases the risk of … Continued

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Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. donates to One America Appeal

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The recent hurricanes have devastated the lives and homes of millions of people in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. To help those that have been impacted, we are donating to the One America Appeal. This effort is working to provide the needed items for those who have been affected by the damaging rain, … Continued

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Did You Understand Your Discharge Instructions?

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When you leave the hospital, either after surgery, an admission, or ER visit, you should leave with a set of discharge instructions. These written directions provide crucial information about your post-hospital care. Unfortunately, discharge instructions can be unclear to the patient, or hospital staff members may neglect to properly explain the instructions. Vague discharge instructions … Continued

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Breaking News: $596,000 Verdict

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Partners James Cardea and Scott Kurlander obtained a $596,000 verdict in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County against Naji Sureja, M.D. The case involves failure to timely diagnose and treat colon cancer.   James Cardea Scott Kurlander

Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer

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Diagnosing breast cancer in a timely manner can quite literally mean the difference between life and death for many women. The five-year survival rate for a woman with Stage 0 or Stage I breast cancer is nearly 100%, yet by the time the cancer reaches Stage IV, the survival rates drop down to about 22%, … Continued

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Top Reasons Children End Up in the ER

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Every year, millions of children are reportedly taken to hospital emergency rooms nationwide. From serious falls to sports-related injuries, ER doctors provide medical treatment to children at surprisingly high rates for numerous reasons. Injuries are a top cause of children in the ER The active and curious nature of children make them particularly prone to … Continued

Brain Damage as the Result of Failing to Treat a Heart Attack in Time

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When a heart attack occurs, timely treatment can be the difference between a full recovery and long-lasting physical complications. Unfortunately, these life-threatening events go untreated far too often, even with today’s medical advancements. When a doctor fails to properly address a heart attack patient, they are not only placing the patient’s heart at risk, but … Continued

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Failure to Diagnose a Heart Attack

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Someone dies from a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). About 20% of cardiac events are characterized as “silent,” meaning the victim is unaware that the heart attack occurred, even though the body is dealing with the damaging effects. Though heart attack risks … Continued

Finding and Joining a Cerebral Palsy Support Group in Maryland

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Caring for a child with cerebral palsy can be difficult. Dealing with the emotional and financial stress takes a toll on families. You love your children and want what is best for them. By addressing your needs as a caregiver, you may be better equipped to care for your child. Connecting with other parents in … Continued