Posted on October 25, 2023 in Medical Malpractice,Sepsis

A misdiagnosis of sepsis can cause critically dangerous complications for a patient who is facing another life-threatening condition. The symptoms can sometimes be eerily similar to other diseases and conditions, meaning that the healthcare professionals in charge of the patient’s treatment should take special measures to ensure they are diagnosing correctly. If you or someone… read more

Posted on October 25, 2023 in Medical Malpractice,Sepsis

Sepsis is a dangerous immune response that often leads to hospitalizations and is one of the leading causes of death in hospitals. The immune response is triggered when the body suffers an infection or injury. This condition leads to an alarming number of readmissions to the hospital. Sepsis can be unpredictable and can escalate quickly…. read more

Posted on October 23, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

When a medical condition is not diagnosed properly, it can lead to missed treatment opportunities and delays in relief from medical issues. By delaying treatment or not treating the correct condition altogether, a misdiagnosis can lead to a worsening of symptoms, and the root cause of the problem, left untreated, can become critical. If you… read more

Posted on October 23, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

When you or a loved one is suffering from a medical ailment, the hope is that you will see a medical professional and quickly receive a diagnosis and treatment. There are times when this happens. However, there are times when the journey to a correct diagnosis and appropriate medical care is a bit more complicated…. read more

Posted on October 17, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Data indicates that approximately 10% of all Americans will have a medical device implanted in their body during their lifetimes. However, many of these devices could cause harm to the patient. When medical devices are defective or fail, patients can sustain serious injuries, illnesses, or even death. Here, we want to examine some of the… read more

Posted on October 17, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Medical records play a crucial role in diagnosing. When a person goes to the doctor or hospital, their medical history is one of the first things doctors or nurses will ask about. Medical history helps to guide current treatment when it comes to establishing a diagnosis and forming a path to treatment moving forward. Additionally,… read more

Posted on October 10, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Mistakes happen in emergency rooms, and these mistakes can lead to serious injuries, illnesses, or even death for a patient. Here, we want to examine some of the most common errors that occur in the emergency room as well as potential consequences for patients. In some cases, individuals may be able to recover compensation, but… read more

Posted on October 10, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Millions of people undergo various types of surgical procedures each year across this country, and most procedures accomplish their intended goal. However, there are times when surgical errors occur, and this can lead to significant long-term consequences for a patient. In such a case, a Portland surgical error attorney may be able to fight for… read more

Posted on September 20, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Cancer strikes fear in all of us. It can be wildly aggressive, and the treatments can be terribly difficult to endure. It can also be easily mistaken for other ailments. In fact, it is one of the most misdiagnosed medical problems. A cancer misdiagnosis can leave the patient devastated. Sometimes, the cancer is not correctly… read more

Posted on September 20, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Sometimes, the cure is as painful as the disease. Though necessary, cancer treatments carry with them a large number of side effects. Some of these side effects happen when the healthy organs and cells are damaged during treatment or surgery. The side effects experienced by every individual will vary depending on the treatments they received,… read more