When you add breathing problems to a sore throat, it is time to get medical help
Epiglottitis can cause a life-threatening obstructed airway
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Emergency room care
Lawsuit: Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital doctors misdiagnose imminent stroke (filed by Attorney Robert Painter)
38-year-old man goes to an ER three days in a row, has massive stroke shortly after discharge on third day
Texas ER & clinic options have varying quality and cost
Learning about the options now may help you get a better outcome, while saving money, when you need health care
Can a hospital emergency room delay or refuse treatment, to talk about insurance or money?
Learn about your important federal rights that apply if you have an emergency medical condition or are in active labor
Marathon traffic delays lead to higher heart attack death rates
Practical tips for getting fast hospital care when a heart attack or stroke may be happening
Two surprising differences between hospital & strip mall emergency rooms
Our medical malpractice lawyers understand how the law is different for hospital and freestanding ERs
Stroke misdiagnosis lawsuits: When hospitals and doctors miss diagnosis of stroke, patients pay a hefty price
Our experienced Houston medical malpractice lawyers know how to handle the unique challenges of stroke cases
Access to health care through the emergency room
Robert Painter's article, as published in January/February 2013 issue of The Houston Lawyer magazine
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ER team confuses neurologist by missing stroke treatment opportunity