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Patient safety

Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise for adults under 50

Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise for adults under 50

Delay in diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer can decrease survival odds

Surgeon does not tell patient about pathology results, delays cancer treatment

Surgeon does not tell patient about pathology results, delays cancer treatment

Some doctors order lab, radiology, and pathology tests but never provide patients with full results

Three ways to research a Texas doctor or hospital's quality of care

Three ways to research a Texas doctor or hospital's quality of care

Federal and Texas laws hide most information from the public, but there are still some tools that you can use

When to get a second opinion after surgical complications or problems

When to get a second opinion after surgical complications or problems

There is a limited amount of time to repair some nerve injuries

How to find prenatal care that keeps your baby safe

How to find prenatal care that keeps your baby safe

Early and consistent quality prenatal care is important for the safety of the baby and mother

Gastroparesis: What causes stomach paralysis and how to treat it

Gastroparesis: What causes stomach paralysis and how to treat it

When a surgeon damages or cuts the vagus nerve during bariatric or abdominal surgery, it can cause gastroparesis, paralyzing the stomach

Timing is important for bariatric surgery

Timing is important for bariatric surgery

Experts recommend weight loss surgery before reaching BMI of 40, but our lawsuit experience highlights common complications

Surprising new treatment options for Type 2 diabetes

Surprising new treatment options for Type 2 diabetes

Painter Law Firm's experienced medical malpractice lawyers know how to handle cases where the patient had Type 2 diabetes

A ruptured or perforated esophagus needs fast medical attention

A ruptured or perforated esophagus needs fast medical attention

Standard treatment can include surgery or medications, but in a lawsuit that I filed the doctors did neither, and the patient died

How to assess your risk of potentially deadly blood clots and DVTs during surgery

How to assess your risk of potentially deadly blood clots and DVTs during surgery

Deep vein thrombosis during surgery can lead to deadly pulmonary embolism