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Patients who are receiving medical care expect that their doctors will make decisions that are in their best interest. This requires that the doctor meet or exceed the standard of care in the case. If the standard of care isn’t met, the patient may suffer...
When you find out that you have cancer, your focus shifts to receiving treatments and maximizing recovery. But what happens when you discover that your advanced diagnosis could have been prevented earlier? This news can be painful to carry, and feeling angry about it...
Every kick, flutter and ultrasound image carries a reassuring message: your baby is growing. Part of the reason for these prenatal visits is to monitor the baby’s growth. Prenatal care relies on targeted tests that track how your baby develops and how well the...
Uterine rupture is a rare but potentially life threatening pregnancy complication that requires immediate medical attention. When diagnosis or treatment is delayed, the condition may lead to severe bleeding, emergency surgery and serious harm to both the mother and...
Different types of car crashes can produce different types of injuries. Head-on collisions can be especially dangerous when people fail to wear safety restraints, as vehicle occupants can end up thrown out of vehicles. T-bone collisions often cause crush injuries due...
People who have surgery are usually placed under general anesthesia, which means that they have to place their trust in the anesthesiologist. It’s used to keep the patient unconscious, control pain, support breathing and relax muscles. Because the medications affect...
A head on collision changes life in seconds. The need for medical care is often immediate but the aftermath of the accident can result in months and even years of bills. The need to miss work for recovery can cause further financial strain and result in reduced...
Reaching an accurate diagnosis is a critical first step in the treatment process. Whether a patient has an internal injury or cancer, a physician must verify the specific underlying cause of their symptoms to develop the most effective treatment plan possible....
Pregnancy should be a carefully monitored medical journey where both mother and baby receive attentive, timely care. However, mistakes during prenatal care, labor or delivery can sometimes lead to serious and preventable harm. That said, an unfortunate outcome alone...
People who are involved in motor vehicle crashes, particularly ones that occur at high speeds, can suffer serious injuries. Some of these are catastrophic. Spinal cord injuries are among the most severe outcomes that can occur in these collisions. A spinal cord...