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Medical malpractice
Hemorrhaging and preeclampsia are two top causes of maternal deaths in pregnancy
Despite medical advances, the rates of preventable deaths and injuries of pregnant mothers are at concerning levels
Patients admitted after a fall and fracture have a higher risk for a second one
Broken hips among the elderly can severely impact lives
Criminal charges filed against plastic surgeon and nurse anesthetist over 5-hour delay in calling 911 after patient arrested
Certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) surrendered license after patient became unresponsive shortly after CRNA administered multiple anesthetic drugs
The role of inferences in Texas medical malpractice expert reports
Some inferences are allowed, others aren't
The educational role of home health and wound care nurses
Nurses are responsible for properly training patient and family caregivers and for supervising delegated care
Four questions to ask when confronted with potential brain death
Some hospitals are quick and aggressive in requesting a do not resuscitate (DNR) order
New anesthesiology guidelines address extubation readiness and risk
Timing is an important consideration for removing an endotracheal/breathing tube
Defeating a defense medical malpractice summary judgment in Texas
Fort Worth Court of Appeals determines that plaintiff's case didn't meet the cut
Texas medical malpractice plaintiffs are free to amend preliminary expert reports
Healthcare facility with missing medical records argues otherwise, though