Hospitals must ensure that they are doing what they must to keep patients safe. This includes ensuring that the medical team on staff is capable of providing medical care that patients deserve. When medical professionals don't provide care that meets that standard,...
The current flu season is likely going to be severe
Many people think of the flu as something that is a miserable excuse to stay home from work for a few days. What you might not realize is that some people who get the flu might require intensive medical care because there are some serious risks associated with this...
Don’t let a faulty forceps delivery impinge on your baby’s future
As nervous as you were about the impending birth of your child, you likely assumed that your baby's -- and your own -- best chance for a healthy delivery was to trust in the knowledgeable expertise of your New Mexico obstetrician. Of course, most of the time, this...
Preemies are at risk of brain injuries, proper care is crucial
One thing that can bring fear to the heart of a preemie parent is hearing about any brain injury. These tiniest of babies are at risk of suffering from some life-threatening injuries. It is imperative that these injuries are handled appropriately and immediately so...
Fight back against medication errors that can kill
We recently discussed the horrors that can come with improper morphine dosages. The fact here is that there are many people who are addicted to narcotics and who try to game the system to get drugs. This is one reason why doctors and other medical professionals must...
Proper morphine dosages must be administered to patients
Patients in the hospital might rely on morphine to help them get the pain relief they need. This is a medication that must be administered very carefully because there are very specific and serious risks that can occur when the drug isn't given properly. Medical...