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...
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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...
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...
Medical malpractice litigation is challenging
Every Oregon medical patient has a right to reasonably expect his or her physician and medical team members to provide quality care in accordance with state regulations and accepted industry safety standards. Sadly, if a doctor, nurse, technician or other licensed...
An OB can recognize fetal distress
An Oregon obstetrician is specially trained to closely monitor a pregnant woman’s condition, as well as to make sure her baby is growing and progressing in a healthy manner in the womb. This is one of several reasons why it is so important for a pregnant woman to...
Nurses know how to avoid medication errors
Any man or woman in Oregon or other region in the United States who has completed schooling to become a licensed nurse is no doubt familiar with the “five Rs of Medication Administration.” This is a list of recommendations or, in other words, a “checklist” that helps...
When a stillbirth is the result of medical negligence
No mother in Oregon or elsewhere who had a healthy pregnancy goes into the hospital to deliver her baby with the expectation of leaving empty-handed. Sadly, it happens. For one reason or another, the child fails to survive the birthing process. When that failure is...
Radiology errors could lead to misdiagnosis of cancer
Receiving a prompt and accurate diagnosis of cancer is crucial to the rate of recovery and effectiveness of any treatment received. If you are undergoing tests in order to determine the source of your medical concerns, you are relying on the accuracy and effectiveness...
What happens next after a missed cancer diagnosis?
A cancer diagnosis will change your life in an instant. No matter the type or severity, it is critical to get the right diagnosis as soon as possible as this will determine treatment type and the effectiveness of your treatment. It can be devastating to learn that you...
Did your epidural leave you with permanent injuries?
Maybe you knew well before you went into labor that you wanted every possible intervention to make delivering your baby as easy and pain-free as possible, or maybe you decided last minute you couldn’t take the pain anymore. Either way, you ended up asking for an...