Doctors spend many years obtaining their qualifications. The formal education they acquire gives them extensive knowledge of the human anatomy and various physical ailments. While confidence is not a bad thing, overconfidence can be costly in the medical field....
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How often do people wake up during surgery?
When you're going in for major surgery, they will give you general anesthesia. This means that you're going to be entirely unconscious during the procedure. It's not just a way to numb your pain but to put you under until the operation is done. You will then be given...
Avoid these common causes of rear-end collisions
Whenever you’re behind the wheel, one of the risks you face is the possibility of a rear-end collision. Rear-end collisions happen for many reasons, but some of the most prominent include not paying attention, driving while impaired and falling asleep behind the...
Spinal injuries in a car wreck can be devastating
Injuries to the spinal cord are among the most serious injuries you can suffer following a car accident. Life may never be the same again, especially if the spinal injuries are extensive. You may experience loss of some body functions such as limited mobility and some...
Paramedics can contribute to severe spinal cord injuries
Severe injuries can result after a car crash, fall, or other serious medical incident. Emergency medical care can help save lives or reduce the long-term impact of injuries. Unfortunately, sometimes the care received immediately after an injury makes the condition...
How do I prove a loved one’s death was caused by malpractice?
Hospitals and healthcare providers have a legal and ethical obligation to provide acceptable care to their patients. Of course, doctors cannot prevent all deaths. However, there are situations where medical negligence can result in avoidable deaths. If your loved one...
3 common types of medical errors
Doctors, surgeons and medical staff save many lives each day across the country. Unfortunately, however, medical professionals are not immune from making human errors. Some studies suggest that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States....
How much is my Indiana medical malpractice claim worth?
When you or a loved one is ill, you trust that the health care facility and the professionals therein will help you get back on your feet. The last thing you expect is for the physician attending to you to act negligently or commit wrongdoing that can result in injury...
How long until oxygen deprivation causes brain damage?
There are numerous ways that a medical mistake could leave you with lasting brain damage, from a surgeon botching a procedure to a medical team operating on the wrong area of the brain. But one of the greatest risks is through a lack of oxygen. In various different...
How do doctors contribute to birth injuries like cerebral palsy?
Your doctor plays a crucial role during the delivery of your unborn child. They provide advice and screening for high-risk during pregnancy and guide you through the labor process with advice and medical interventions when necessary. Unfortunately, doctors can make...