A birth injury is an injury that occurs when a baby is born. It is not impossible for birth injuries to occur in the natural process of labor and delivery, or to result from emergency procedures undertaken by medical professionals. Some Oregon birth injuries are not...
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Is informed consent required before cancer treatment?
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...
Telemedicine comes with malpractice risks
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...
The unexpected effects of a birth injury caused by malpractice
When a newborn suffers a preventable birth injury due to a physician’s error, the child’s life may never be the same. However, birth injuries also have a major impact on the child’s parents. Having to raise a child with a severe disability is understandably...
Common birth injuries resulting from doctor negligence
Most Oregon parents come out of the child birthing experience with a happy, healthy baby to add to their family. For a few parents however, the delivery of their child turns into a traumatic experience with an unexpected birth injury caused by a doctor error. While...
Lawsuit filed after alleged doctor errors result in death
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...
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 Lake Oswego 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...
How can birth injuries lead to brain damage?
Parents in the Lake Oswego 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...
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...