When you get ready to go under for surgery, your worries may not initially include the surgeon or doctor getting distracted while performing important medical tasks. Since this kind of malpractice can leave you with lasting physical complications, it is important to...
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What are the degrees of burn severity?
Burn injuries fall into three separate categories based on their severity. These three categories include first, second and third-degree. It is important to understand the differences between these severities, as it may determine how to treat a burn in the future....
Informed consent does not always prevent malpractice claims
Informed consent is the disclosure of risks to the patient before a medical procedure. According to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sec. 74.101, the patient may recover damages if the doctor or provider fails to disclose potential hazards. However, this statute...