When Texas residents reach out for help with medical malpractice cases, there's a lot of information that they'll need to collect. Medical malpractice is a very difficult issue to deal with since it usually involves a situation where a medical mistake has greatly...
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State medical boards should crack down on malpracticing doctors
Medical malpractice, also known as med mal, occurs when a patient is offered the wrong treatment options, substandard treatments or neglect. All these are medical errors that can appear in the diagnosis, treatment, medication, or aftercare stages. Texas has more than...
Lewy body dementia: symptoms and causes of misdiagnosis
Medical malpractice in Texas occurs when a doctor or other person in the medical field causes injury to a patient. The mistakes are commonly a result of negligence or unintentional errors. Many medical practice cases involve misdiagnoses of certain conditions. Lewy...
Colorectal cancer misdiagnosis not uncommon among those under 50
Since the mid-1990s, colorectal cancer diagnoses among adults under the age of 50 has dramatically risen in the country. The disease now has become one of the leading causes of cancer-related death for U.S. residents in this age group. The American Cancer Society...
Hospital discharge: Is there such a thing as leaving too soon?
For many people, arriving at a Texas hospital to take care of their medical issues is often a relief. They assume that they are now going to be properly looked over and stay until they fully recover. Many see leaving the hospital early as a good thing but often fail...
What mothers need to know about birth injuries
While the majority of birth injuries in Texas are minor, some injuries can change the parent's life forever. In the blink of an eye, their healthy child is suddenly permanently disabled. They might be suffering from brain damage, paralysis, nerve damage, seizures or...
Mimickers may cause ophthalmic misdiagnosis
Those in Texas who have been diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may want to get a second opinion before seeking treatment. Many other retinal conditions can mimic AMD. Being treated for the incorrect condition may lead to a worsening of...
Neurological issues that can masquerade as Parkinson’s
People in Texas are often well aware of the common diseases that strike in old age, such as Parkinson's. That's one reason that they may panic if they have a tremor or their balance has started to slide. However, it's important for aging people and their families to...
Misdiagnoses common even among Big Three diseases
In medical circles, the Big Three diseases are cancer, vascular conditions and infections. Sadly, people in Texas need to be aware that even these common medical problems are often misdiagnosed, at least at first. As many as 10% of patients with a Big Three condition...
5 common medical malpractice errors that can put your life at risk
Medical malpractice comes in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: a negligent failure to provide a patient with the level of due care that the patient is entitled to under Texas law. Whenever a doctor, nurse, anesthesiologist or other healthcare...
