Asbestos Mesothelioma is a lethal type of cancer
that involves mesothelium, the lining that encloses and protects most of the
body’s internal organs. The most common and widely known cause of mesothelioma
cancer is exposure to asbestos, a product commonly used in fire retardant
materials, building materials, brake pads, and many more industrial related
materials. Common symptoms of asbestos mesothelioma include cough, chest pain,
abdominal swelling, fatigue, and shortness of breath. It takes a long time for
symptoms to appear, this usually takes 10-20 years depending on the amount and
time of exposure. image courtesy of wikipedia.org
Fun facts from recent studies
state that most doctors will be sued at least once in their medical career.
Studies also say that by age 65, physicians in high-risk specialties such as
surgeons will have a 99% chance of being sued. Even doctors practicing low-risk
specialties have 75% chance of being slapped with a lawsuit. The number of
malpractice suits is increasing each year, especially in the United States. And
even though most doctors execute their profession skillfully, bad outcomes are
still inevitable since the art and practice of medicine is cannot be done with
absolute omnipotence.
