For people in Oregon and across the nation, any surgical procedure has its risks. This is true whether it is done for an ongoing medical issue or during cosmetic surgery. Regardless of why the person is having the surgery, it is imperative that the medical...
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What to do when you are facing a cancer misdiagnosis
When you are facing a possible diagnosis of cancer, you may fear for your health and future, as well as the futures of your loved ones. So, being told, “It’s not cancer,” can be a relief or even a joy to hear. Unfortunately, this joy can be shattered in an instant...
The difference between birth injuries and birth defects
The birth of a baby is an exciting and scary time. For most new Portland parents, the concerns of childbirth and delivery melt away once they have their healthy newborns in their arms. However, a smooth transition from pregnancy to parenthood is not always the case....
How can birth injuries lead to brain damage?
Parents in the Portland area who are expecting a child may be filled with many emotions ranging from joy to excitement or even to fear. They may fear that the labor and delivery process will be difficult. This fear is not unfounded, as mistakes made during the labor...
Pre-operative preparations can prevent surgical errors
Invasive surgical procedures can cause patients to experience long and difficult recoveries, even when their procedures are performed without incident. Across Oregon, patients undergo different surgeries each and every day to improve the quality of their lives. In...
Surgical errors linked to burnout by surgical residents
We all feel tired and overworked from time to time. Whether it is due to the demands of a professional life, personal life or a combination of both, feeling exhausted can impact a person in a wide range of ways. Focus, decision-making and performance could be...
Legal protections for victims of a failure to diagnose
Failure to diagnose is a serious type of medical malpractice that can cause a worsened condition or even death for victims. Victims of medical malpractice and their families need to be familiar with the legal protections available to them when they have been harmed by...
When can a hospital be liable for negligence?
Medical malpractice can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. When a victim has been injured or otherwise harmed in a hospital while seeking routine medical care, it is important for both the victim and their loved ones to be familiar with the...
Collaborative study shines light on medical malpractice in Oregon
Many Oregonians who have had an unpleasant experience with a physician or hospital wonder how frequently often such incidents occur. The answer is important to patients, health care givers and their insurers. In an effort to provide reliable data, the Oregon...
Navigating complex wrongful death cases in Oregon
The death of a loved one can be devastating, especially if the death was sudden and unexpected. For some people, the grieving process can last months or even years. However, when the death was caused by the negligent or reckless acts of another party, the grief can...
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