You may have had your yearly mammogram, expecting everything to be fine. Then you get a call to come back in for further tests. This could either be because of a false-positive result or something of greater concern to the radiologist. You are open to further testing,...
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What happens if doctors do not perform a C-section in time?
Expectant mothers have so many things to be concerned about. The birth process involves countless risks to the mother and her newborn, but she should not have to worry about these risks. Doctors and nurses are trained to care for the mother and her baby so that...
How much responsibility do nurses bear for your health?
When you check into an Oregon hospital, you expect competency, skill and compassion from your doctors, nurses and all other hospital personnel. Unfortunately, some of these people may not meet your expectations. Nursing errors or neglect, in particular, may impact you...
Is alcoholism an issue with doctors?
Anyone in any profession could have a drinking problem, but people working demanding and stressful jobs may be more likely to turn to alcohol or other substances to cope or to relax. Being a doctor is certainly challenging, and some doctors, perhaps as much as 10...
Doctors are not immune to factors compromising work performance
Once somebody becomes a medical doctor, he or she has typically completed over a decade of education in the field. The path to this profession is stringent for a reason—the task of doctors is to care for people's lives and well-being. With a responsibility this...
Agent Orange is linked to multiple types of cancer
If you are a Vietnam War veteran, you may suffer a variety of health issues from Agent Orange exposure. This harmful herbicide is causing many veterans across the country to suffer even decades later. One of the most severe health effects is an increase in cancer...
What is the statute of limitations for malpractice?
The statute of limitations in Oregon— a law that determines the amount of time you have to bring legal action— is a complicated document. That is largely due to the fact that the document covers all potential actions you might want to initiate, not solely those...
Possible breakthrough in diabetic kidney disease
Oregon residents who suffer from diabetes or are at risk of getting the disease may be interested to know about a study conducted on diabetic kidney disease. The results indicate that there are certain biological pathways involved in diabetic kidney disease that may...
Study shows kidney damage often misdiagnosed
Acute kidney injury, or AKI, is commonly misdiagnosed in Oregon and nationwide, according to a new study. The results, which were published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology in December, could change the way kidney function is assessed by doctors in...
What causes misdiagnosis?
Misdiagnosis is a leading cause of patient harm in Oregon and across the United States. According to health care advocates, one of the reasons it occurs so often is because patients, doctors and testing can all contribute to the problem. While patients are never to...