Residents of New Mexico expect to be able to seek medical care and get the right treatment. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case as medical mistakes can occur and result in harm. Medication errors can be devastating in spite of being preventable. What are...
Common medication errors and causes
With over 6,000 prescriptions available, an occasional medical error can be expected. However, a mistake with a prescription can cause adverse reactions, which could cross into medical malpractice. There are several types of medication errors a patient in Albuquerque,...
Newborn asphyxia happens more often than you might think
Most of the time, an infant is born without undue complications, much to the relief of the family. However, lack of oxygen is a problem that occurs to a surprising number of newborns and requires immediate medical intervention. Overview of birth injuries Of the 1...
