Women who seek prenatal care in Oregon must rely on a timely and accurate diagnosis of an adverse health condition to make the difference between keeping mom and baby safe and healthy, or having either or both of their lives at risk. One potentially dangerous maternal...
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Disregarding distress signs may result in birth injuries
Oregon obstetricians, or OBs, are used to closely monitoring pregnant women’s conditions to ensure safety for them and their infants. While it is true that no two pregnancies are the same, it is also true that women and infants often show signs of distress that alert...
What could go wrong while you are in the hospital?
Regardless of why you are in the hospital, you have the right to expect a certain standard of care from your doctors, nurses and other providers. If you are there for the birth of a child, it is critical that every person involved with this process strive to ensure...
The importance of a timely cancer diagnosis
Cancer is a scary word. Fortunately, many cancers are treatable these days, especially if they are detected early. Early screening for cancers of the colon and prostate and self-exams for breast and skin cancer, for example, allow doctors to act quickly to diagnose...
Things to know about C-section anesthesia
When a woman enters an Oregon hospital to have a baby, she relies on a medical team to keep her and her child safe. If she is undergoing a scheduled cesarean section or winds up having one due to an emergency, an important medical decision to make is what type of...
Preventing birth injuries
Any Oregon woman who has had more than one child understands that each pregnancy is unique. Certain pre-existing issues, such as a mother’s age and health disorders (maternal high blood pressure or diabetes, etc.), may mean that a particular pregnancy is considered at...
Did an OB miss the signs of pre-eclampsia?
Having a baby is an exciting yet worrisome and stressful experience. Any number of issues may arise to cause an OB concern as a patient navigates approximately 40 weeks of pregnancy. For instance, if a woman were to show signs of pre-eclampsia, which is a serious and...
Did a preventable birth injury devastate your life?
When you bring a baby into the world in an Oregon hospital, it’s not your responsibility to monitor the medical team. Everyone working to help you through labor and delivery should have been provided proper training for their job, so that they know exactly what’s...
Anesthesia errors can lead to patient harm
When you go to the doctor, you trust that the care you are receiving meets a certain standard. This expectation extends to other care providers, including your nurses, medical technicians and anesthesiologists who may play a role in your treatment plan. All of these...
Reckless reading malpractice lawsuits on the rise
Thousands of Oregonians, have X-rays or other tests, such as CT scans or MRIs, at some point in their lives. The individual usually must wait for the results to become available. Often, the X-ray or scan is seen by a radiologist, it is not uncommon for tests to be...