Surgical errors can be devastating for the patients. There are a couple of major issues that might come into the picture in these cases. One of these occurs when surgical supplies are left in the patient. The other is when infection is introduced into the wound. Both...
Bedsores a plague to nursing home residents
People who have never seen a bedsore are often startled at how deep they can get on a nursing home patient's body. Left untreated, pressure sores, which are properly called decubitus ulcers, can kill a patient. These sores develop when the skin of bedbound patients,...
Doctors may make errors with medications and dosages
One thing that you might expect from your doctor is that the medications you need will be prescribed in an appropriate manner. It is imperative that you ask questions when you are given a new medication. This should include a verification of the name of the...
Medical malpractice: Doctors’ versus patients’ responsibilities
When you visit a New Mexico doctor, it may be to seek a simple, annual check-up. Then again, you might have a particular health issue causing you concern that you would like your doctor to examine. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury or other serious problem,...
Birth injuries are much different from birth defects
Many things can happen when a woman is having a baby. From the moment she goes into labor, she will be monitored closely. But the nurses have a difficult job to do. While most nurses have one patient in the room, labor and delivery nurses have two patients – the...
Considerable damages can stem from hospital negligence
A person who is admitted to the hospital assumes that the people taking care of them know what they are doing. While this is mostly true, it is also possible that there are going to be some issues during their admission. Anyone who is in the hospital needs to be...