We rely on physicians to provide a standard of care that begins with the initial hospital visit and the resulting diagnosis. However, physicians are only human, and humans make mistakes, including misdiagnoses. Once the misdiagnosis results in no treatment, delayed...
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Regular screening and monitoring is essential during pregnancy
Your pregnancy should be a time of joy and excitement as you look forward to the addition of a new little life to your family. One of the most important things you can do during this time is to receive regular medical care provided by a qualified Oregon doctor or...
Negligence during prenatal care can result in birth injuries
When an obstetrician receives a new patient, they typically work with the mother for approximately nine months to monitor her condition and her baby's health, as well. An obstetrician (OB) should ask specific questions and perform certain procedures during prenatal...
Timing is important for radiology communications
As with all medical procedures involving specialized tests, the health and well-being of an Oregon patient often hinge upon information that radiologists provide in their reports. Appropriate communication systems are in place. Doctors order tests, which often require...
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...
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...