We all look up to healthcare providers when we are ill to administer the right treatment so we can get back on our feet and carry on with our lives. These professionals have a duty to provide their patients with care that meets the expected professional standards....
Children tend to love going to the park or the playground, and it always seems like a fun time for their parents. They watch the children running and laughing, and they assume that this is a safe and exciting place for them to be. And it could be very exciting for the...
In the past, there was little known about brain injuries. Someone would be knocked out for a few minutes playing sports and no one would think much of it. However, today, ongoing research and studies have shown losing consciousness can indicate a serious brain...
When someone alleges medical malpractice, proving what happened can be challenging. Also, testimony from non-doctors may not be allowed since they don’t have the expertise to speak on these matters. Because of this, a qualified medical expert may be used to provide...
Even the simplest medical procedures carry a degree of risk for the patient. When doctors decide what treatment to recommend, they should weigh the risks involved in the treatment with the benefits if the treatment is successful. They may have to factor in secondary...
Lawmaking can be a messy business. New Mexico lawmakers and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham learned that as they sought to amend the state’s medical malpractice law last year. Just weeks before the beginning of 2022, when the new law was set to take effect, they had to...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are unlike other injuries. The brain is a very complex organ and victims of TBIs sometimes have to live with the long-term consequences of their injuries. Among them is the development of mental disorders. Studies have shown that TBI...
When you have to have surgery and will go under general anesthesia, you’re at your most vulnerable. As a patient, you’ll be completely unconscious and have no ability to speak with others about discomfort or trouble with breathing or other functions. Anesthesiologists...
Medical doctors and surgeons have much responsibility to shoulder. They must provide the proper standard of care to sick or injured patients daily. They are also responsible for diagnosing medical conditions as accurately as possible. It is safe to assume that most...
For dog lovers with friendly pets, talking about dog bites may not be a top priority. It’s true to say that the majority of dogs are not aggressive and do not bite. However, it is not true to say that dogs never bite. Countless people can attest otherwise and the...