Veterans who return to New Mexico from war are often in need of medical care. VA hospitals fill this need, giving millions of American veterans the care they deserve. Unfortunately, VA hospitals, like all hospitals, sometimes fail to establish procedures for all...
Study finds malpractice lawsuits have minimal impact
Many people in New Mexico and across the nation bemoan the rising cost of healthcare, but few people can pinpoint the reason for its high costs. Some place blame on the cost of medical malpractice; when hospitals cover the legal costs of doctor errors, the thinking...
Woman’s speech, mobility deteriorate after brain operation error
Because surgical errors can be devastating for patients, as well as the hospitals responsible, surgeons and hospital staff members in New Mexico follow procedures designed to prevent errors. In rare cases, however, mistakes happen, and patients can become severely...
Drug company sued over possible link to medical problems
Drug companies test and distribute their products to thousands of hospitals in New Mexico and across the county, but doctors must be particularly cautious when they prescribe or administer any type of drug to a pregnant woman. Medication errors can cause harm to the...
Study shows high rate of missed or delayed diagnoses
Although most doctors and hospitals in New Mexico provide patients with excellent medical care, some errors are unavoidable but many are preventable. For this reason, researchers conduct studies that may help to shed light on systemic problems that may cause increased...