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A misdiagnosis of any medical ailment can lead to a delay in treatment, the incorrect treatment and a worsened condition. However, a medical misdiagnosis of one of the “Big Three” conditions is especially damaging. These conditions are: vascular events (e.g.: heart...
Oregon physicians must get informed consent from their patients before performing most medical treatments and procedures. Failure to acquire informed consent may be considered a doctor error or a form of medical malpractice if the patient suffers harm as a result of...
People in Oregon change jobs from time to time. There are many reasons why people do this as well. It could be because they found a better position at another company, they moved and could not commute any longer, they were laid off or fired and many other reasons as...
From the moment a doctor first confirms a woman’s pregnancy, they have an obligation to provide proper prenatal care and take necessary precautions to protect both the mother and the fetus. Negligent or inadequate pre-birth care can result in unnecessary harm to the...
Medical errors are believed to be the third highest cause of death following heart disease and cancer in this country. There are measures that can help prevent hospital negligence, however. Errors According to two landmark studies from the 1980s and 1990s, injuries...
Employees who have unhappily or unwillingly left the workplace may believe they’ve been wrongfully terminated. However, employees who believe they’ve unfairly left their positions may not have met the legal requirements for a wrongful termination claim. Oregon, like...
The use of telemedicine grew dramatically and was an invaluable asset this year. Forty-two percent of Americans stated that they had video instead of in-person visits with their medical providers during the pandemic. But the risk of doctor errors may accompany the...
