What do newborn Apgar scores mean when it comes to cerebral palsy and brain or birth injury?
Apgar scores are assessed and documented for newborns at 1-minute and 5-minutes after birth
Medical Malpractice
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The sovereign/official immunity trap at Memorial Hermann hospitals
Physicians at some Memorial Hermann hospitals are UT employees, so they have Tort Claims Act protections
Why the convenience of outpatient facilities often comes with a steep safety cost
Many freestanding facilities aren't prepared as hospitals to handle emergencies
What you should know about meconium, meconium aspiration syndrome & medical malpractice
Meconium can be a sign of fetal distress if it passes birth or during delivery
Where can I file my Texas medical malpractice lawsuit?
Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series
Radiologist and doctors didn't inform patient about suspicious bladder mass, leading to extensive cancer, $8+ million jury verdict
Radiologists and ordering physicians are required to make appropriate communications about critical and abnormal findings
Dallas court of appeals upholds plaintiff's jury verdict in medical malpractice lawsuit filed after two-year statute of limitations
When there's a retained foreign body after surgery, the Open Courts provision of the Texas Constitution may be helpful to plaintiffs
Why the pre-anesthesia assessment is important for patient safety
Anesthesia providers must plan ahead to minimize general anesthesia risks
Should I get a copy of my medical records before I leave a Texas hospital, if I think there was medical malpractice?
Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series