Lumbar punctures, spinal taps, and medical malpractice
Procedure allows sampling cerebrospinal fluid for laboratory diagnosis of serious conditions
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Patient safety
Ophthalmology, eyes diseases, and medical malpractice
Ophthalmologists are medical specialists in diagnosing and treat diseases and conditions of the eyes
Gastroenterology, digestive disorders, and medical malpractice
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive problems from the esophagus to the anus, and lots of important organs in between
Nephrologists, kidney/renal disease, and medical malpractice
Kidneys play a critical role in filtering blood
Vital signs: Measurement, baseline and medical malpractice
A patient with abnormal vital signs shouldn't be discharged without physician evaluation and clearance
Coumadin (warfarin) prescription, management, and medical malpractice
Many consider Coumadin a "wonder drug," but it must be carefully managed or it can become dangerous
Diabetes, bedsores, and medical malpractice
Diabetics have a higher risk than non-diabetics for developing bedsores
The most common types of pediatrician medical malpractice
Misdiagnosis of meningitis and appendicitis top the list
Study uncovers the most common types of surgical medical malpractice
General surgery, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery specialties top the list
What you should know about home health nursing and malpractice
Online companies sell "start your own home health agency" turnkey documents that leave patient safety to fall through the cracks