Most readers in Houston, Texas, would be relieved to find out from a doctor that there is nothing wrong with them. But what if the doctor is wrong about the good news? One woman in another state recently died after a failure to diagnose her cancer. Her husband is now...
Month: October 2012
Obstetrician placed on probation for surgical errors
Readers in Houston, Texas, should be careful about choosing a doctor to perform their surgeries. Recently, an obstetrician in another state was placed on a five-year probation for surgical errors that injured patients. According to the state's Board of Medicine, the...
Houston beware: surgery deaths may be more common than we think
As readers in Houston, Texas know, going in for surgery can be scary. There is always the chance that something could go wrong, whether it's from unexpected complications or surgical errors. While these situations are rare, a new study may suggest they are not as rare...
