Most people know that surgeries are common throughout the U.S. and Oregon, and that many of these operations successfully remedy or limit the negative effects of a medical condition. What some may not know is that sometimes doctors rely on their judgment, which...
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Month: January 2014
Lawsuit: failure to diagnose heart conditions led to man’s death
Obtaining a proper medical diagnosis is critical when it comes to receiving adequate treatment. An initial diagnosis, if correct, can lead to the prescribing of effective medication, the recommending of necessary operations, and the providing of a long-term...
Some doctors diagnose too quick without considering other options
When examining a patient, doctors have a lot to consider. Certain symptoms can be signs of multiple conditions, and many conditions have many differing symptoms in different patients. It is therefore imperative doctors are thorough in their examinations and...
Baby dies after doctor error causes skull and spinal injuries
Delivering a baby safely requires a lot of skill, quick decision making, and extreme care. Newborns are so fragile that a single slip or pull in the wrong direction can be tragic, leaving the baby with a serious birth injury. When this happens, the child may be...
Woman dies when doctors fail to catch easily curable blood clot
Medical advances can turn the deadly medical conditions of yesterday into the easily curable conditions of today. However, curing such conditions today is still dependent on a doctor's ability to provide an accurate diagnosis. Failing to do so can allow that...
Unnecessary spine surgery leads to hospital negligence lawsuit
Doctors are perhaps amongst the most trusted individuals in our society. Their years of education, training and experience put them in a unique position where patients' well-being and the patients' very lives rest in these doctors' hands. Thus, when a medical...
Family loses loved one after hospital fails to perform tests
In order to provide adequate healthcare, all doctors, including those in Oregon, must consider many factors and perform many duties. These professionals should take into account a patient's personal and familial medical history, perform in-depth examinations,...
Delayed diagnosis leaves woman facing aggressive cancer
Going to the doctor can be stressful for any Oregonian, especially when one considers the dependency a doctor has on his initial diagnosis. If a doctor makes a wrong diagnosis, a patient can be seriously harmed or killed as a result. The same is true when a...
Doctor error leaves baby with cerebral palsy, family wins lawsuit
When it comes to delivering a baby, medical professionals have a lot of responsibilities. Not only do they have to deliver the baby in a way that protects its health, but they must also ensure the health of the mother. A seemingly minor slipup could be tragic,...