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Understanding Your Rights in Dallas Medical Malpractice Cases
When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes serious harm to you or a loved one, it may constitute medical malpractice. Sadly, these cases are more common than many realize. Individuals and families in Dallas, TX often need to seek legal help when a doctor, nurse, hospital, or nursing home…
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What Damages Can I Seek In A Medical Malpractice Claim?
Medical mistakes are one of the leading causes of life-altering injuries in America. If you sustain preventable injuries at the hands of your healthcare provider, then you may be entitled to financial restitution through a medical malpractice claim. Besides physical injuries, medical malpractice can leave you with a…
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Limited English Skills Are Still A Barrier To Good Medical Care
Communication between doctors and patients can suffer for a host of reasons. However, when a patient has limited English proficiency (LEP), the care they receive can be seriously – and dangerously – impacted. This year, JAMA Pediatrics published a study that backed that up. Researchers looked at pediatric patients whose…
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Did A Phlebotomist Hit A Major Artery?
Many people donate blood as much as possible – it’s a great way to give back to people when you have nothing else to give. Other people may have a blood draw on doctor’s orders to examine blood count and test for diseases. Messing with needles isn’t for…
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Is Your Doctor Even Listening?
One reason for unnecessary medical errors is that doctors simply don’t have all the information they need. This can happen when charts get confused, when communication breaks down in the hospital or when other such mistakes are made. But one reason that this occurs may have very little…
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The Dangers Of Medical Professionals With Substance Abuse Issues
Alcohol abuse is a problem that spans all occupations. However, it can be particularly dangerous when it involves doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. The long hours and extreme stress involved in working in many medical settings are just two of the things that can lead health care…
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Know The Signs Of Elder Abuse
When your spouse, parent or beloved family member becomes disabled or requires significant assistance with day-to-day self-care, you may have to make the difficult decision to place them in a nursing home. While these long-term care facilities often provide invaluable service to those in need of extra care,…
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Was Your Surgeon Paying Attention?
It is unlikely surgery will ever be entirely error-free, yet if a mistake that harms you is down to a distracted member of staff, you need to look at options to hold someone responsible. Concentration is crucial for any medical staff working in the operating room. Yet, like…
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How Can A Lack Of Practice Lead To Surgical Errors?
If you watched series such as E.R., you probably think of surgeons as highly experienced older professionals. So it might come as a shock to find the surgeon conducting your surgery looks more like Doogie Howser, M.D. While experience is crucial, age is not always a good indicator…
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