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A Cesarean section or C-section is a procedure where an obstetrician or family physician delivers a baby by slicing the bottom of a mother’s abdomen and cutting through the uterus. C-sections are an emergency response to fetal distress and other unforeseen crises that...
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that targets your immune system and affects many parts of your body. Its symptoms can vary from person to person and can mimic those of other conditions, leading to a high rate of misdiagnosis. A staggering 46.5% of people with lupus...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...