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Patient safety

Seven things you need to know about appendicitis

Seven things you need to know about appendicitis

A misdiagnosed infected or ruptured appendix is a dangerous type of medical malpractice

There's a big reason why you should always get a copy of your medical records before leaving the hospital

There's a big reason why you should always get a copy of your medical records before leaving the hospital

What they turn over sometimes depends on when you ask

What no one tells you about hospital discharge planning

What no one tells you about hospital discharge planning

Follow these tips to make sure your doctors and hospital workers don't botch the transition to home health

Registered nurse (RN) roles, duties, and medical malpractice in Texas

Registered nurse (RN) roles, duties, and medical malpractice in Texas

Although many hospitals don't like to admit it, nurses have roles and duties independent of doctors

Painter Law Firm files medical malpractice lawsuit against Woodlands plastic surgeon Thomas P. McHugh, M.D.

Painter Law Firm files medical malpractice lawsuit against Woodlands plastic surgeon Thomas P. McHugh, M.D.

Medical expert: Dr. McHugh used wrong-size implants, caused nerve damage

Plastic surgery risks, deaths, and medical malpractice

Plastic surgery risks, deaths, and medical malpractice

Learn the things you can do to avoid being the next victim of a botched cosmetic surgery

Lumbar surgery risks, signs of complication, & medical malpractice

Lumbar surgery risks, signs of complication, & medical malpractice

Learn the risk factors for a spinal cord compressing epidural hematoma and the signs you should look out for

What you should know about certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) and anesthesia medical malpractice

What you should know about certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) and anesthesia medical malpractice

Registered nurses with additional anesthesia training are lobbying for more authority to handle complex anesthesia cases independently

Stroke symptoms and how doctors sometimes miss them

Stroke symptoms and how doctors sometimes miss them

Successful stroke treatment is time-dependent, so don't wait around before calling 911

Untreated bedsores can lead to infections, sepsis, and death

Untreated bedsores can lead to infections, sepsis, and death

Understaffing can lead to bedsores