The birth of a child is a happy event for most families. Other families have a birth experience that is marred by medical malpractice or negligence. Medical malpractice and negligence during a woman's labor and delivery can lead to complications for her or the baby....
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A ureteral injury can cause long-term health problems
If you are scheduled for gynecologic surgery, you understand that something has gone wrong. Fortunately, your medical team is confident that they can fix the problem through this type of procedure. What you aren't counting on, however, is the fact that you could...
Do you fully understand your prescriptions?
You don't want to put anything into your body unless you know what it is and the impact it will have. This is why it is so important to understand your prescriptions. It doesn't matter if you are in the hospital, a nursing facility, or caring for yourself at home, any...
Doctors can let prejudices affect their diagnostic acumen
At a recent meeting of the American College of Physicians in Washington, D.C., a clinical educator and internist with Boston's Tufts University School of Medicine stated that a percentage of diagnostic mistakes correlated to a doctor's attitude toward a specific...
Do you know the possible causes of birth asphyxia?
The word asphyxia means a lack of oxygen. It doesn't matter how old you are, a lack of oxygen can cause a variety of damage. As the name suggests, birth asphyxia is when a baby's brain and other organs do not receive enough oxygen. This can happen before, during, or...
What you need to know about placenta previa
Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a mother's life. The joy and anticipation of welcoming a little one into the world is something that overcomes many expectant mothers-to-be. However, when complications arise during pregnancy or delivery, the...
What is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?
Any time the brain is deprived of oxygen, there is a chance that brain cells could be injured. While some are able to recover, others will die off. There are many causes of oxygen deprivation to the brain, including low levels of oxygen and/or reduced flow to this...
Surgical errors: When the surgeon leaves behind something
If you're like many people, you might wonder if your surgeon is going to leave something inside of you during your surgical procedure. This is a relatively rare occurrence; however, it can be a very costly mistake. The most common item that's left behind? A surgical...
Mother seeks answers after overdose-related death
A mother is seeking answers after her daughter was found dead with almost 20 bottles of prescription pills surrounding her. According to reports, the woman committed suicide and did leave a note. She had a history of chemical dependency and was being treated by...
Study looks at breast cancer malpractice claims
A new study by the Doctors Co., and CRICO has found that the largest percentage of breast cancer malpractice claims are from patients who allege a diagnosis of breast cancer was delayed. Sixty-nine percent of breast cancer malpractice between 2009 and 2014 were due to...
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