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Oregon medical professionals know that electronic health records are being adopted by more and more health care systems. These records are supposed to make it easier to research a patient's medical history, improve patient safety and save money. However, a...
Like most people in Oregon, when you go to the emergency room, you are most likely seeking treatment for a sudden illness or injury. Doctors in emergency rooms are expected to be able to provide medical care to patients suffering from a variety of different...
People in Oregon and around the country entrust their lives and well-being to the physicians and health care facilities they rely on for their medical treatment and care. Individuals admitted to a hospital for treatment of an injury or serious illness rarely...
If you or someone else in your family has experienced a medical condition that you believe may have been caused by a negligent physician, nurse or another hospital staff member, you might be able to file a claim for compensation. At our law firm, you may be...
On March 15, it was reported that the mother of a University of Oregon student filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a local hospital after her daughter passed away. According to the lawsuit, the mother claimed that PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center...
Hospitalists are physicians that work exclusively at hospitals and specialize in Hospital Medicine. They often act as someone's primary care physician when they are admitted to the hospital. This is a relatively new role, and it has only been around for the...
Patients in Oregon hospitals rely on medical staff consisting of doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide care. There is currently a nursing shortage in many parts of the country that is expected to continue as the baby boom generation ages and increases...
End-of-life decisions can be stressful for loved ones of those who are passing. However, Oregon health care providers may help deal with challenges in this area, especially in cases of possible brain death. Guidelines have been established to ensure that the diagnosis...
In Oregon, hospital neglect could lead to death as it did for one woman in Florida in December 2015. She was forcibly removed from a hospital when she believed she was still unwell. Some think it would have been more reasonable to let her sit in the hospital until she...
Hospitals and other medical facilities in Oregon and around the country may face legal action when they fail to take all reasonable steps to ensure the well-being and safety of their patients. Medical malpractice lawsuits filed against hospitals generally involve the...