The birth of a baby is an event that parents look forward to for several months. It is often the happiest and most joyful day of their lives. Months of anticipation, crib preparation, baby showers, painting of rooms leads to finally having the baby arrive. Most of the...
Month: November 2015
Hospitals often hide surgical errors
Many Houston residents will need to go to the hospital for some reason at least once in their lifetime. Hospitals provide valuable medical care and help people recover from illness and injuries. But sometimes serious medical mistakes occur, including surgical errors....
Should Texans Be Concerned About Drug Errors During Surgery? Study Points to Yes.
To reduce the risk of harm to patients, hospitals establish medical protocol such as the use of simple checklists and electronic systems for drug prescriptions. However, as a recent study shows, one aspect of hospital protocol that needs serious improvement is the use...
Inmate’s estate awarded damages for delayed diagnosis of cancer
When a Houston resident receives a cancer diagnosis it can be devastating. Although many cancers are treatable the diagnosis itself is scary and answers aren't always apparent. But occasionally a person can suffer from a delayed diagnosis for cancer which can lead to...
Have you been affected by a surgical error?
Some Houston residents will need to undergo a surgery during their life. These surgeries can be planned or on an emergency basis. Most surgeries go as expected but occasionally surgical errors occur. Surgery itself carries risks to the patient but surgical errors are...
