Two risks concerning critical lab values and your doctor
By asking for copies of all of your lab work results and reviewing them yourself, you can improve your safety
1421 Posts
Medical malpractice
Lawsuit: Nurse does not follow newborn safe-sleeping rules, baby dies
American Academy of Pediatrics advises against having a baby sleeping in the same bed as an adult
Research shows that many doctors need to work on communicating with their patients
It is dangerous when doctors will not listen to their patients' concerns
Good prenatal care can help reduce pregnancy problems like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia
It is medical negligence when OB/GYN doctors fail to do appropriate prenatal screening and testing
Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise for adults under 50
Delay in diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer can decrease survival odds
Surgeon does not tell patient about pathology results, delays cancer treatment
Some doctors order lab, radiology, and pathology tests but never provide patients with full results
Strokes in children and young adults are frequently misdiagnosed
Stroke treatment must start quickly to prevent permanent injuries
Three ways to research a Texas doctor or hospital's quality of care
Federal and Texas laws hide most information from the public, but there are still some tools that you can use
When to get a second opinion after surgical complications or problems
There is a limited amount of time to repair some nerve injuries
How to find prenatal care that keeps your baby safe
Early and consistent quality prenatal care is important for the safety of the baby and mother