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Anesthesia is essential in surgeries. Thanks to anesthesia, patients can undergo necessary procedures without pain or awareness. However, there is still the risk of things going wrong. Anesthesia mistakes can lead to life-altering health complications. Knowing common...
Cases of retained placenta occur when all or part of your placenta stays in the uterus after you give birth. The condition often causes serious complications for the mother, including heavy bleeding, infections and other life-threatening situations if not treated...
Many medical malpractice claims related to birth injuries involve claims of negligence. People realize too late that their doctor did not provide them with proper supervision during labor or proper interventions when things start going wrong. Negligence in the labor...
When people think of wrong-site surgery, they often think of wrong-side surgery. This is understandable, as it is the most common example and it can be very devastating. For example, if a surgeon is supposed to amputate a person’s left arm and amputates the right arm...
In modern medicine, surgical procedures have advanced significantly, saving countless lives and improving the quality of life for many. However, surgical errors remain a concern despite medical science and technology advancements. These errors can lead to...
A doctor should request a specialist to diagnose a condition they are not highly knowledgeable about or perform a treatment they are not trained on. If your doctor believes you need specialty care, they should provide you with a referral. Issues related to referrals...
Doctor burnout is a serious problem in the medical community. Some reports show that it’s happening more and more often. It can lead to emotional fatigue, mental distress and many other such symptoms. Essentially, burnout just happens when doctors feel overwhelmed by...
Medical malpractice can lead to devastating consequences on your physical well-being, emotional health and financial stability. Whether it’s a misdiagnosis, surgical error, medication mistakes or any other form of medical negligence, the reverberations can be...
Surgery is an incredibly invasive process that involves physically altering the human body by cutting into it. Surgeons may remove cancerous tissue or transplant healthy organs. They can set compound fractures and place a pacemaker that could help keep someone alive....
Those who work in the medical profession are held to high standards when treating the sick and injured. They must practice caution in diagnosing and treating patients to avoid worsening a condition or creating a separate injury. Sometimes these trained and educated...