713-364-0314 Texas residents often believe that their doctor knows what they are doing and that the procedures and medications prescribed are in line with the patient's ailments. Most of the time this is true; unfortunately, negligence within the medical community can happen and a fatal medical error or wrongful death can occur.
More medications may result in more mistakes
Most Houston residents will take medication during their lifetime. Certain medical conditions such as cancer, heart disease and even old age require many medications. Sometimes medical negligence occurs and the patient receives the wrong medication or a fatal dose of medication. A fatal medication error is devastating for the victim's family and their untimely death.
Misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancy can lead to complications
Pregnancy is supposed to be a period of excitement and joy as Texas mothers anticipate the arrival of their child. Although pregnancies do come with some complications, mothers rely heavily on their doctors to safely care for them and the unborn baby. But, a recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine shows there is a pattern in misdiagnosing ectopic pregnancies and this factor can cause unexpected pregnancy complications.
Alex Rodriguez files malpractice suit for failing to diagnose
For Houston residents suffering from the effects of a negligent physician, it may be comforting to know that even celebrities run into medical negligence issues. The New York Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez, has accused the team doctor of failing to diagnose a left hip injury.
Obstetrician sued for medical malpractice for birth injury
The birth of a baby is almost always the happiest of events. Houston moms and dads plan for the event by decorating rooms, purchasing clothes and running countless errands to get ready for the big arrival. When the delivery runs into complications, though, parents have one immediate task: getting answers as to what went wrong. When there are birth injuries they can be caused by a negligent doctor or negligent medical staff.
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