How to prevent birth injuries and death during labor & delivery
Practical tips to improve chances for a successful, healthy labor and delivery
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Prevention
Houston, Texas medical malpractice attorney Robert Painter video: Good hospital communication saves lives
Poor communication between doctors and nurses causes needless injuries and deaths
Houston, Texas medical malpractice attorney Robert Painter video: Watch fetal movements & prevent brain injury
Go to your OB/GYN or the hospital immediately if you notice that your unborn baby isn't not moving as much as normal
Holidays are a good time to avoid hospitals
Research shows that holidays, weekends, evenings and the whole month of July have a higher risk for medical errors
Three secrets about how hospitals and doctors hide their past mistakes from the public
Texas law keeps hospital reviews of health care confidential and hidden from the public
U.S. government study shows that hospitals cover up when they injure patients
Read these three little-known ways that you can increase your odds for a safe hospitalization
How mothers can prevent infant brain injuries during birth
Bleeding and decreased fetal movement are two important signs that mothers should report and insist that their OB/GYN fully evaluate
Instead of pointing fingers at each other, doctors and nurses need to focus on patient care and safety
Poor communication between doctors and nurses causes dangerous delays in patient care
Medicare: 1 in 7 patients is harmed during hospitalization
'Hospitals are dangerous places, rife with infection and opportunities for errors'
Surgical errors can be reduced with a simple checklist
A U.S. Veterans Administration study showed that using a checklist and having simple, open communication among doctors, nurses, and the patient dramatically reduced surgical deaths.