ER nurse practitioner discharges patient with undiagnosed spinal epidural abscess
This type of abscess is dangerous and potentially lethal with delayed diagnosis and treatment
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Ativan and opioids are a risky duo
Ativan manufacturer warns that the combination can cause respiratory arrest
Missing, mistaken, and manufactured medical records
Complete, accurate medical records are important in both health care and medical malpractice claims
Lawsuit alleges Walgreens pharmacist gave man wrong prescription drug
Learn four easy tips to improve your medication safety
Hospitalized patients are particularly at risk during this time period
Doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses all need good hand-off communications
4 questions you can ask to help avoid anesthesia malpractice in dental offices
Houston jury awarded huge verdict to plaintiffs in pediatric case
Houston hospital discharges man with post-operative internal bleeding
Internal bleeding can lead to infection and sepsis
NFL star's lung puncture medical malpractice claim headed to trial
Undiagnosed lung puncture or pneumothorax can lead to serious problems
Texas Medical Board suspends Dallas anesthesiologist for allegedly tampering with IV bags
Patient complications and death are linked to alleged criminal activity