The reasons for a person to have surgery in Texas are as vast as the procedures themselves, though they all have the intention of improving a patient’s life. If a medical professional commits some type of surgical error, the outcome may be just the opposite, even...
Month: November 2017
Month: November 2017
Technology can prevent dangerous medication errors
Medication can save or greatly improve a person’s life. However, that same medication can be dangerous if taken incorrectly, which can sometimes happen if a Texas pharmacy dispenses the wrong medicine or wrong dosage of a medicine. Fortunately, technology exists that...
Woman says grandmother was victim of nursing home negligence
As people in Texas age, they often need more help with their own care. Many of them require the level of assistance that only professionals can provide, so their loved ones may choose to have them live in a nursing home. While this is typically a beneficial...
Misdiagnosis: Court sides with patient over delayed diagnosis
There are so many medical conditions and treatments that rely on a timely diagnosis. In the case of cancer, a misdiagnosis for Texas patients could cost them their lives. A court recently determined that a veteran’s delayed diagnosis of skin cancer may have increased...
Mistakes in the operating room
When Texas residents undergo surgery, they obviously expect the perfect outcome. They hope that at the end of the procedure, whatever physical issues that they've been suffering from have been taken care of. In most cases, that's usually the case. What many people...
Cancer blood test may detect recurrence early
When a patient has cancer, time is of the essence in all parts of the process. For those in Texas who go undiagnosed or receive a misdiagnosis, the results can be catastrophic, as cancer may go unchecked and be more difficult to treat once finally discovered. This...
Nursing negligence remains prevalent in spite of protocols
If you have ever experienced a health condition that required hospitalization, you understand the feelings of vulnerability Texas patients often say they feel when they must depend on nurses, doctors and other medical workers to provide for their care and daily needs....
Man claims surgical error resulted in neurological injuries
When people in Texas need surgery, they trust in the recommendations made by their doctors. This not only includes trusting a surgeon to perform the operation within a set standard of care, but trusting that surgery is the best option for treatment. One out-of-state...
Nursing home negligence arrest after woman left on floor for hours
Many Texas families have elderly loved ones who need care that they cannot directly provide. When this occurs, they turn to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. While most of these facilities provide excellent care, some do not and may even give cause for a...
Medical malpractice claim over breast cancer misdiagnosis
Cancer is a serious concern for any Texas family, but the earlier it is detected, the greater the chance is that patients can survive it. This is why it is imperative that oncologists, doctors and other medical professionals do everything within their scope of...