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Forceps Delivery Complications
While pregnancy and childbirth come with certain medical risks, there are some dangers families should be able to avoid. While many families expecting a new little one plan for their ideal birth scenario, things generally don’t go as planned and the medical team will have to adapt according to the needs of both mother and…
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Anesthesia Malpractice: What Patients Should Know
Anesthesia has allowed for tremendous advances in medicine. From going to the dentist, to epidurals during pregnancy, to general surgery, it’s likely that everyone will go under some form of anesthesia during their lifetime. Because of its widespread use, it’s important to know what being anesthetized entails, what to expect, and what complications are associated…
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Dementia Patient Abuse in Long-Term Care Facilities
Nursing home abuse is sadly all too common. It can be particularly harmful to patients suffering from cognitive deficits and declines, such as those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, among other related conditions. If your loved one is living in a nursing home or other long term care facility, and you notice a change in their…
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Medical Malpractice in Urgent Care Centers and Emergency Clinics
The increase in freestanding emergency rooms has had a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of millions of Americans. Between 2008 and 2016, the number of freestanding emergency rooms grew from 222 to 566 across 32 states. With freestanding emergency rooms, medical care is closer in proximity to more patients than ever before. In…
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When Medical Staff Steals Patient Medication
Patients in hospitals, nursing home residents, those being treated for addiction, and long-term care facility residents, among others, are all put in situations with medical providers and care facilities where they are vulnerable and must trust those in charge of their care to do their jobs and keep them safe. Unfortunately, being a medical professional…
