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Medical malpractice

Some Texas emergency room medical malpractice cases are still possible, despite tort reform

Some Texas emergency room medical malpractice cases are still possible, despite tort reform

There are four factors to consider in every ER malpractice case

What you should know about spinal epidural abscess and medical malpractice

What you should know about spinal epidural abscess and medical malpractice

Spotting the signs and symptoms and getting prompt treatment are keys to preserving neurological function

The three most common types of plastic surgery medical malpractice claims

The three most common types of plastic surgery medical malpractice claims

Plastic/cosmetic surgery malpractice can cause disfigurement, nerve injury, and even death

Texas nurse practitioners and physician's assistants must be supervised by a doctor

Texas nurse practitioners and physician's assistants must be supervised by a doctor

When they aren't supervised, it sometimes spells trouble for patient safety

What you should know about starting and stopping intubation and a ventilator

What you should know about starting and stopping intubation and a ventilator

It's dangerous to extubate and stop the ventilator before a patient is ready to breathe independently

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball gets lowest-possible one-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball gets lowest-possible one-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The former Tomball Regional Medical Center is one of only 228 hospitals nationwide to receive a one-star rating

Being discharged too early from the hospital can be medical malpractice

Being discharged too early from the hospital can be medical malpractice

It's premature to discharge a patient when doing so will likely lead to a material decline in health

Is rationing health care medical malpractice?

Is rationing health care medical malpractice?

The standard of care varies depending on the circumstances

Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction medical malpractice

Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction medical malpractice

This alternative liposuction procedure has some serious risks

Vascular surgery, diseases, and medical malpractice

Vascular surgery, diseases, and medical malpractice

Vascular surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage diseases of veins and arteries