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Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Genetic eye disorder often misdiagnosed
People in New Mexico with more uncommon medical conditions may face a frustrating experience attempting to find a diagnosis for their illness. This can be especially true if people are dealing with a health condition in which there are only a few specialists. For...
Parkinson’s disease misdiagnosed in 1 of 4 cases
New Mexico residents should be aware that Parkinson's disease, with its more than 40 symptoms, can be hard to diagnose. There is, in fact, no single test for it. The condition affects more than 10 million people throughout the world. The research and support charity...
Meconium aspiration syndrome: An overview
Meconium aspiration syndrome, or MAS, is a respiratory condition that newborns may develop, so parents in New Mexico will want to be aware of it. Meconium is the early stool that babies pass before they start to drink milk or formula. Sometimes, problems with the...
Medicare & Medicaid Services imposes penalties on 786 hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently identified 786 U.S. hospitals that had higher infection and patient injury rates than others. These hospitals, some of which have otherwise sterling reputations, will face the penalty of being paid 1% lower...
How wrongful death claims work in New Mexico
When someone dies prematurely due to another person's deliberate actions or negligence, that death is said to be "wrongful." In some cases, criminal authorities may get involved -- but when the death was an accident, the victim's survivors usually have to seek a...
University of New Mexico Hospital is facing legal action
You count on hospitals to provide you with the optimal care for your condition. Most patients know that they won't get perfect care in the emergency room; however, they still expect care that aligns with or exceeds the established standard of care. A patient who is...
The most common pharmacy errors you may see
Nobody's perfect, right? That's not a bad thought -- unless you're talking about someone whose mistakes could literally mean life or death for another human being. Pharmacists have to exercise considerable care during their daily work because a single mistake can be...
Even small errors can lead to great patient harm
Despite the ample evidence that shows doctors make more errors when they are fatigued, many still have to work hours that would force someone in a different profession to quit. This atrocity is one that can lead to harm to patients who are counting on their doctors to...
Doctors may miss warning signs of these medical conditions
Consistent pain and other problems could indicate that you may have a medical issue that may require medication or some type of treatment. When you think something is wrong, you probably call your New Mexico doctor and make an appointment to see him or her as soon as...
Causes of cerebral palsy are sometimes preventable
Finding out that your baby has a chronic health condition isn't easy for any parent. One diagnosis that is especially troubling for some is cerebral palsy, which is the result of abnormal brain development in the areas that control the muscles. This damage will...
