Medical operations are complicated. Thus, surgeons must go through years of extensive education and training. Such a thorough preparing not only allows doctors to remedy several medical conditions efficiently, but they also teach medical professionals how to do...
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Month: February 2014
Doctor fails to refer patient to specialist, injuries result
Oftentimes before going in for surgery, patients are made aware of potential complications. Many times these patients accept the risks and continue with the procedure. Yet, when something does go wrong, the doctor should take the appropriate steps to remedy the...
Woman dies when doctors fail to diagnose coronary artery disease
People go to the emergency room for a whole host of reasons. Some of the injuries are minor in comparison other major, more life-threatening conditions with which some come to the emergency room. One sign of a serious condition, and one symptom doctors take...
Errant surgeon keeps working, leaves many serious injuries
Oregon patients who have an operation may have lingering fears that something will go wrong, but most of the time these concerns are put to rest by their doctor. But what if that doctor was known for botching operations? And what if the hospital at which he...
Nurses’ increased workload may contribute to hospital negligence
People who think of medical errors often conjure images of doctors making mistakes, whether surgical, medication or diagnostic. However, doctors are not the only medical professionals who can cause injuries to patients. Nurses, too, can make serious errors that...
Doctor misses malignant mass, causing worsened condition
When Oregonian doctors tell their patients something, those patients listen and trust the information they are hearing is true. Though many times this is true, sometimes patients are told false information which can lead to delayed treatment, a worsened...
Doctors fail to disclose condition, leads worsened condition
Being diagnosed with any kind of medical condition can be stressful for Oregonians. However, knowing a condition exists is a prerequisite to properly treating it. Once a condition is accurately diagnosed and treated, it may be remedied or prevented from...
Nurses’ delay causes serious birth injury
Delivering a baby is a delicate process. Though many think doctors are well-equipped to handle these situations, there are other medical professionals who must also perform their duties adequately in order for the child to be born safely without harm to the...