A missed cancer diagnosis can lead to serious emotional and mental distress. When cancer goes undetected, patients face not only a delayed chance at treatment but also significant psychological effects. The emotional toll can affect daily life, relationships, and...
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How the misuse of vacuum extractors leads to birth injuries
Vacuum extractors are sometimes used during childbirth to assist in delivering a baby when labor stalls or complications arise. While these tools can be effective when used correctly, their misuse can lead to serious birth injuries. Improper handling or excessive...
The long-term financial costs of delayed cancer diagnosis
A delayed cancer diagnosis can have severe financial consequences for patients and their families. It is important to understand the potential long-term costs of this medical failure, as it can help affected patients seek the full compensation they deserve from those...
Hidden forms of medical malpractice that can affect your health
Medical malpractice can sometimes be difficult to recognize. While some mistakes are immediately obvious, others are more subtle and can have long-lasting effects. Understanding less obvious forms of medical malpractice that patients in Oregon experience is vital to...
How can hospitals prevent birth injuries?
Modern medicine has made giving birth much safer for mothers and their children than it has been in decades past. Nonetheless, birth injuries and fatalities do still happen. It can be impossible to predict some birth injuries, but at the same time, many are...
Why do physicians fail to diagnose heart disease?
Heart disease is a medical term that encompasses several types of heart conditions, many of which relate to plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries. The narrowing of the arteries affects blood flow to the heart and the rest of the body, increasing the likelihood...
What is antepartum testing, and why is it important?
When you learned you were pregnant, this was a moment of joy for you and your entire family. The addition of a new life is something to look forward to, and it is natural to have concerns about your health and the health of your child during the approximate nine or 10...
How do doctors diagnose cancer?
Many types of cancer are treatable, but you need a timely and accurate diagnosis by your doctor to get appropriate treatment. The earlier the diagnosis, the less harm cancer can do to your body and the better your chances of managing and overcoming it. Different...
Infection after C-section could be result of medical malpractice
The birth of a baby is a time of excitement, but for some Oregon mothers, certain types of post-delivery complications may ruin their joy. Recovery after a difficult birth, especially a C-section delivery, can be painful and complicated. One of the most common...
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...