How safe are surgical centers and doctor-owned hospitals?
Some small surgical centers and physician-owned hospitals cannot handle emergencies that may happen in the operating room
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Medical malpractice
New superbug infection identified in Houston
Researchers were surprised by abundant new Klebsiella pneumoniae strain at Houston Methodist Hospital system.
Surgical checklists increase patient safety
A recent study shows that hospitals using operating room checklists have lower post-surgical death rates
Six signs that a sick person may have sepsis
In the United States, over 750,000 people are diagnosed with sepsis each year
Epidural steroid injections come with life-changing risks
If the surgeon injects too deep or in the wrong place, it can cause paralysis or death
How to find a good nursing home or rehab facility in Texas
As of 5/11/17, in Houston alone, 47 facilities had state agency ratings of 13 to 50, on a scale of 100
What you need to know about brain aneurysms
Know the symptoms of brain aneurysm to help prevent life-threatening misdiagnosis
Finding the cause of seizures can mean the difference between life and death
Tips to make sure that your doctor does not use dangerous shortcuts when assessing seizures and other general signs and symptoms
OB/GYN leaves labor & delivery room, causing brain damage in baby
Doctor falsifies medical records after the fact to say that mom would not consent to C-Section
Is care from a nurse practitioner as safe as care from a doctor?
When something goes wrong, everyone wants a doctor in the room