Houston court of appeals opinion contains roadmap to prove hospital-acquired infection medical malpractice
Infections caught during healthcare number 1.7 million each year in the U.S., with 99,000 associated deaths
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Medical malpractice
Texas Medical Board issues order against Tomball and Kingwood orthopedic surgeon Michael Blackwell, MD
Dr. Blackwell has been the subject of five separate Texas Medical Board disciplinary matters since 2008
Premature discharge from hospital leads to pregnant woman's death from placental abruption
Lawsuit alleges that nursing advocacy could have avoided transfer of unstable patient
Texas DNR orders: Mechanics, abuse, and medical malpractice
Do not resuscitate orders can be slipped into a medical record to cover up medical malpractice
How to prove mental anguish and pain and suffering in Texas medical malpractice cases
Non-economic damages are subject to statutory caps, but also need advance planning to prove
Pediatric intensive care unit medical malpractice
PICU care generally requires continuous monitoring by registered nurses and immediate physician notification where there's a negative change
Medication error temporarily paralyzes Houston patient, causes brain injury
A student nurse administered a paralyzing medication instead of a sedative by mistake
Hospital administration, nursing supervisor negligence can cause patient injuries
Texas law requires support of an expert witness for these health care liability claims to proceed
Are hospitals responsible for the medical malpractice of doctors under Texas law?
Texas law treats physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers differently
Subdural hematoma misdiagnosis in ER leads to aneurysm, brain injury
Doctor, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, and registering nurse negligence contribute to tragic outcome