Anyone facing surgery has the right to assume that the medical team in charge will perform flawlessly. However, mistakes can happen. Here are four common surgical errors that could have long-lasting effects on patients. 1. Foreign objects left behind Yes, it actually...
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Can your personality change after a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury can leave you battling numerous repercussions that require ongoing treatment. You may feel and behave differently as a result of the trauma. Feeling foreign in your own body may trigger anxiety and feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness....
The long-lasting consequences of untreated preeclampsia
Pregnancy naturally comes with certain risks, some minor, others serious. While for many women it remains a smooth process, others may suffer complications, including preeclampsia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in every 25 cases,...
How can misinterpreting tests create a serious health problem?
When you talk to a medical professional about your issues, their first diagnosis may not always be the best one. Sometimes, it may not be accurate at all. Struggling with the consequences of medical malpractice can leave you with worsening health and even more severe...
What is informed consent and when is it necessary?
If your doctor recommends treatment for a medical condition, you trust that this advice to benefit your health. Still, whether you require surgery, medication or another intervention, it is prudent to understand your risks. When you experience an adverse outcome from...
How does a doctor’s stress level impact prescription errors?
After taking the medicine a professional prescribed you, you may begin to notice some severe physical symptoms that leave you feeling weak and sick. These kinds of prescription errors can come from many sources, but one major one is an overwhelmed or negligent doctor....
Lack of oxygen during childbirth linked to brain injury
When a Texas infant suffers a brain injury during the birthing process, it has the potential to impact him or her for the rest of the baby’s life. Medical researchers and scientists have ramped up their research efforts regarding infant brain injuries in recent years...
What are some common distractions for surgeons?
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...
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...
