We've all had days at work when we showed up tired. Chances are most of us were able to adjust our workloads and bounce back the next day. But what happens when that workplace is a hospital? It turns out that fatigue may be a significant cause of surgical errors in...
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Month: May 2012
Unlicensed midwives may increase risk of birth injuries
Does the risk of birth injuries increase if a doctor or other licensed professional isn't present for the delivery? Let's hope not. In Oregon, unlicensed midwives take charge in about 18-25 percent of home births in the state each year. Oregon is also the only state...
Studies cite medical error as continuing cause of injuries
Balancing law suit reforms with patient safety can be a tightrope act. Those in favor of reforms argue that frivolous medical malpractice claims drive up costs and insurance rates. However, two recent studies indicate that far too many patient injuries in Oregon and...
Oregon’s legislators considering health care reforms
Quality, affordable health care is a major area of concern for many people. Medical costs have risen dramatically in recent years, which some attribute to the frequent number of medical malpractice law suits. However, Oregon's residents may be on the eve of a new era...
Trial odds may be against medical malpractice victims
If you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice, the odds of obtaining a fair recovery may be against you. According to one research study which examined more than 10,000 malpractice law suits from around the country, only 4.5% of those suits even reached the...