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When we go to the doctor, we expect the highest level of care using the most advanced equipment available. But when there are errors in the use of machines or the reading of the results of examinations, serious problems can arise. Sometimes, if a radiologist makes a...
The labor and delivery process can be hard on both mom and baby. In Oregon and elsewhere, birth injuries are common, but most injuries are minor and heal quickly. That said, some birth injuries can have long-term effects, such as a brachial plexus injury. Damage to...
Oregon mothers anticipate the birth of their children being happy events that the entire family will remember. Births don’t always go as planned, however, and it is possible that a mother will need to undergo a cesarean delivery in order to birth the baby safely....
A typical medical malpractice lawsuit involves a doctor who makes a mistake. A classic example might be a doctor who amputates the wrong leg on a patient. But in many medical malpractice cases, the problem isn't what the doctor did, but what the doctor didn't do. Some...
As all mothers know, giving birth is an extremely exciting and memorable event. Your new child is now arriving after nine months of anticipation and careful planning. Yet occasionally, despite good intentions, things can go wrong, with catastrophic results to the...
Everyone makes a big deal about the care women receive while pregnant -- and for good reason. Proper prenatal care can help ensure the health and safety of both mom and baby. If a mom or baby suffers an injury, or worse, due to receiving improper prenatal care,...
Some birth-related injuries are obvious from the get-go, while others take time to become apparent. In either case, parents of children affected by such injuries may find themselves spending a lot of their time getting their children the help they need rather than...
No parent envisions giving birth to a child with special needs. Unfortunately, every year in Oregon and elsewhere, it happens to numerous parents whose children are born with cerebral palsy. This is a devastating diagnosis that affects both the child and his or her...
When a patient turns to his or her medical care provider, there is an assumption that the care given will meet a certain standard. This includes getting an accurate diagnosis for illness, something that is necessary in order to receive the right treatment. This is...
Every year, numerous families in Oregon and elsewhere are affected by stillbirths. Mothers can do everything right, take every possible precaution to protect their unborn children, but some things they can’t see on their own. Women depend on medical providers to...