Why is Consent So Vital in Healthcare Situations? Undergoing medical procedures and treatments is often vital to maintaining your health and well-being, but many aspects of medical care also involve risks. It is your healthcare provider’s ethical and legal duty to fully inform you of these risks so you can make a knowledgeable decision about […]

What Should I Do If I Become Seriously Ill On a Cruise Ship? You may be having a wonderful, restful time aboard one of today’s luxurious cruise ships but suddenly feel pain in your chest or other indications that you might be seriously ill. First, you should understand that all major cruise lines usually have […]

Defective Medical Devices Essure Essure is a birth control device that is permanently implanted into a woman’s reproductive system. The device became popular because it was easy to install and did not require surgery in an operating room. The Essure device is composed of metal coils which are placed into the fallopian tubes to create […]