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When patients are admitted to the hospital, there is a level of trust placed in the medical professionals caring for them as well as the medical facility they are being treated at. Most believe they are in good hands because what place is safer than a hospital for a...
Hospital negligence happens when a medical institution, through its employees and staff, fails to meet its duty of care to its patients. In Oregon and throughout the country, victims of hospital negligence suffer misdiagnoses, preventable infections, and even wrongful...
When a loved one is admitted to the hospital, one presumes they are in good hands. Whether it is for a planned operation, he or she fell ill or required emergency treatment, a medical facility, such as a hospital, is considered a safe place to be while medical...
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...
Birth injuries can occur in a variety of ways. Some of them are nothing more than pure accident caused by unforeseen circumstances. Others, though, are the result of doctor error or hospital negligence. This medical malpractice is wholly preventable and completely...
The birth of a child is supposed to be exciting and joyous. Unfortunately, though, many families have to find a way to deal with a birth injury that can have serious ramifications for a child. As we discussed in a previous post, for example, doctor errors can lead to...
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...
Much like any business, a hospital needs to provide a safe space for everyone who walks in the front door. This includes patients, doctors, nurses, visitors, family members, delivery drivers and many more. They should not face increased risks due to negligence....
Throughout the course of human history, infant mortality rates have been fairly high. It is difficult for children born into harsh situations to survive. As medical technology has gotten better, the rates in much of the developed world have improved. However, there is...
Penicillin changed modern medicine. It's a very effective medication and has proven quite useful over the decades. It's an antibiotic, so it's used to treat all manner of infections. However, some people are allergic to this medication. They may get a rash, run a...
