Minimizing the trauma of surgery is only possible because of anesthesia. The surgical procedures that people require are so painful that they may go into a state of shock if they do not receive proper anesthesia. Rendering someone unconscious or providing local...
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Doctor Errors
Doctors make diagnostic errors with frightening frequency
Your health and well-being are dependent on the ability of the doctor who oversees your care. You need them to figure out the cause of your symptoms and connect you with the right treatment options. Doctors can order extra testing to determine exactly what caused your...
Are pediatric patients at risk of injuries from errors?
Pediatric patients are, unfortunately, not going to be without risk when they go to the hospital. For most people, an appointment will go well or an emergency will be taken care of without trouble. For others, medical errors could lead to serious injuries. According...
Advocating for yourself as a patient: What should you say?
It is important that you are as involved in your medical care as your doctor is. No, you may not know everything there is to know about medicine, but you do know yourself. You know what you’re allergic to, your history of pain or symptoms, and if a treatment is or is...
Medical errors are a leading cause of death for American patients
Did you know that medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death within the United States? Most people would never assume it was this prevalent, but a study at Johns Hopkins in 2018 showed that around 250,000 people die annually as a result of medical errors...
What are the risks of C-section deliveries?
Cesarean sections – referred to as “C-sections” – have become a more common method used by doctors for high-risk pregnancies and deliveries. But the number of low-risk procedures has also risen. Nearly one-third of all deliveries in the U.S. involve a C-section. While...
Medical errors in the Emergency Room
Medical errors are, unfortunately, prevalent in our healthcare systems. Some are mere mistakes that are quickly corrected, but others have more severe consequences. There are an estimated 250,000 deaths per year in the U.S. because of medical errors. Emergency Room...
Will new technology help prevent medical negligence?
There are many amenities in the modern world that make life more convenient and easy than it used to be. Advanced technology allows Oregon residents and others to shop online, talk to loved ones who live on another continent or even launch a business from their very...
Family claims woman’s death was due to medical negligence
One family in a nearby state is reeling from the loss of a young family member. Following the woman's death, the family has filed a lawsuit claiming medical negligence. Oregon families may be interested to learn that the lawsuit could result in payment of the...
Removal of wrong prostate results in medical malpractice claim
Impotency is a devastating condition for many men in Oregon. The loss of one's inability to have an active intimate relationship can lead to depression, feelings of inadequacy, loss of masculinity and a severe decline in quality of life. Unfortunately, impotency is a...