Wrong-site surgeries occur in many medical settings across New Mexico. These errors often lead to severe consequences for patients, both physically and emotionally. This persistent issue highlights a need for a reevaluation of modern surgical practices to mitigate its...
The birth of a child brings a mix of emotions: joy, anticipation and sometimes anxiety. A significant source of this anxiety for many expecting parents is the possibility of birth injuries. In New Mexico, several common questions arise about this topic. Learn the...
A 2018 report from the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights revealed the state has an average of 11,500 elder abuse reports annually. Many of these are in nursing homes. These care facilities should be safe and caring places for elderly...
Medication errors are a pressing issue in health care, happening at various stages such as prescribing, dispensing and monitoring. These blunders can turn into medical malpractice cases, where a health care provider's negligence harms a patient. The impact of a...
Hospital visits are often times of vulnerability and trust in the medical professionals providing your care. Yet, even in such settings, negligence can occur, potentially putting your health at further risk. Being aware of possible examples of negligence can help you...
When the medical staff surrounding you at your birth does not listen to your worries or fails to take important steps, you may be facing serious health consequences. This kind of negligence can feel intimidating to deal with since many women rely on doctors' knowledge...
When it comes to healthcare, one of the most common concerns is patient-doctor interactions. Today, a typical doctor's appointment may last only about 15 minutes. This raises questions about the adequacy of such short consultations for diagnosing potential health...
These days, giving birth is safer than it has ever been in the past. On top of that, the country's statistics for birth and labor show that it is a relatively safe thing for most mothers to go through. Though a minority of babies end up in harm's way, this does not...
These days, upwards of 6,000 prescription medications exist. Needless to say, it is expected for some mix-ups and errors to happen every now and then. Unfortunately, these mistakes can sometimes lead to adverse or even life-threatening reactions. In such cases, it...
After an illness or an injury, you may get a prescription for a medication that you need to take. In the time following this decision, you could start to notice signs of physical problems that were not there before. Medication errors that come from medical malpractice...
