Texas DNR orders: Mechanics, abuse, and medical malpractice
Do not resuscitate orders can be slipped into a medical record to cover up medical malpractice
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How to prove mental anguish and pain and suffering in Texas medical malpractice cases
Non-economic damages are subject to statutory caps, but also need advance planning to prove
Pediatric intensive care unit medical malpractice
PICU care generally requires continuous monitoring by registered nurses and immediate physician notification where there's a negative change
Medication error temporarily paralyzes Houston patient, causes brain injury
A student nurse administered a paralyzing medication instead of a sedative by mistake
Hospital administration, nursing supervisor negligence can cause patient injuries
Texas law requires support of an expert witness for these health care liability claims to proceed
Are hospitals responsible for the medical malpractice of doctors under Texas law?
Texas law treats physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers differently
Subdural hematoma misdiagnosis in ER leads to aneurysm, brain injury
Doctor, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, and registering nurse negligence contribute to tragic outcome
Never events, wrong-side surgery, and medical malpractice
Sentinel events occur more often than many healthcare providers would care to admit
The tort reform discovery stay can delay Texas medical malpractice cases
Defense delay tactics include making frivolous objections to expert reports while enforcing a discovery stay
This simple bedside test can help diagnose sepsis
Point-of-care lactate testing is an effective screening tool for patients suspected of having sepsis