Rushed doctors can place outdated, inaccurate information in your electronic medical record
Study shows only 18% of a typical doctor's note is written by the doctor. Where does the rest of it come from?
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Medical malpractice
Reducing your risk of getting a bad infection in the hospital
Medical error is the third-leading cause of death in America, and bungling the treatment of infections is one of the top medical errors
The risks of liposuction
Liposuction is the world's most common cosmetic surgery, but it is not risk-free
The important nursing role in bedsore prevention
Nurses sometimes ignore the standardized tools in place to identify at-risk patients, and to prevent and treat pressure injuries
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
Safety risks in outpatient dialysis clinics
Many clinics have inadequate staffing to ensure patient safety
Postpartum hemorrhage is a dangerous risk for moms after delivering a baby
OB/GYN doctors and labor and delivery nurses should be alert and prepared to avoid a life-threatening complication
A long surgery has a high risk of DVT blood clots forming
DVT blood clots can cause deadly pulmonary embolism
Surprising risks of deep sedation anesthesia during upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures
Anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist involvement in routine cases increases the risk of serious adverse events
The dangerous risks of opioid painkillers like Dilaudid and morphine
Manufacturer drug labels warn of the risk of deadly respiratory depression