The unsupervised certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) model threatens patient safety
Wisconsin hospital fired all anesthesiologist physicians and replaced them with less trained, cheaper CRNAs
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Medical malpractice
Fetal intrauterine growth restriction diagnosis, treatment, and medical malpractice
Medical therapy, early delivery are often needed for this serious pre-birth condition
Aortic dissection signs, symptoms, and medical malpractice
A tear or dissection of the aorta is a medical emergency
Lawsuit: Texas optometrist misdiagnoses torn retina
Flashes and floaters in vision are signs of a potential medical emergency
Fungal meningitis medical malpractice
A meningitis infection can be caused by viral, bacterial or fungal sources
A "Dr." by any other name: New state law bans health care providers from using deceptive and misleading advertising
New Indiana law bans health care providers from using deceptive or misleading advertising that misrepresents their education, background, and skills
What you should know about pharmacy and medication errors
Drug errors account for up to 9,000 deaths annually in the United States
When a known complication happens, it doesn't mean there wasn't also medical negligence
Surgeons, physicians, and nurses must take precautions to guard against known complications and risks
Is it admissible in court when a doctor stops doing a procedure after committing medical negligence?
How the doctrine of subsequent remedial measures applies in Texas medical malpractice cases
Hyponatremia, managing sodium levels, and medical malpractice
It is dangerous to correct a low sodium level too quickly