2021 National Patient Safety Goals revisit familiar areas
To reduce patient risks, hospital leaders must do more than check the box
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Medical malpractice
Study: An Apgar score of less than 10 comes with a greater risk of brain injury or death
An Apgar score in the range of 7–10 is typically considered normal or reassuring
Surgical checklists reduce errors, save lives
South Carolina study links checklists to a 22% decrease in post-operative deaths
Home health wound care medical malpractice
Some defendants try to shift blame to patients and family members
Intraventricular hemorrhage and labor and delivery medical malpractice
Negligently delayed delivery is a recognized cause of intraventricular hemorrhage
When comparing hospitals and doctors, there's a better way than relying on online reviews
Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series
Texas ophthalmologist fails to correct posterior capsule damage, vitreous leak during cataract surgery
Failing to remove leaked vitreous can cause cystoid macular edema
Labor and delivery nurses and obstetricians share responsibility to avoid birth injuries
Delayed delivery can lead to newborn brain injuries
What you should know about medical malpractice attorney's fees in Texas
Competent representation requires a greater time and financial investment than a routine personal injury case
What it takes for an emergency room medical malpractice case to be viable in Texas
Tort reform laws raise the bar, but it's not always impassable