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The concept of having to undergo a surgical procedure can be intimidating under any circumstance. Any errors that occur during any stage of even a minor operation could place the well-being of a patient in North Carolina at risk. A family in another state has recently...
Medical professionals in North Carolina and elsewhere must use caution when administering treatments to patients, as improper paths of care can prompt dire repercussions. Patients who are subjected to health concerns, such as medication errors, could suffer in various...
When patients in North Carolina and elsewhere are scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure, they may consider it vital to understand what to expect from the operation before it takes place. Even a simple procedure may come with certain risks, and should medical...
While visiting a medical facility in North Carolina or elsewhere, most patients expect medical professionals to be capable of providing them with a certain standard of care. While accurately diagnosing a patient’s condition is a vital step toward deciding on a path of...
America’s pregnancy wards have battled a quiet epidemic for the past 20 years. Rates of maternal mortality, a mother's death during pregnancy, have doubled since the turn of the century. Research indicates that these deaths are directly related to heart disease, the...
Most parents in North Carolina awaiting the arrival of a new baby spend time thinking about their child’s future. They likely never consider the possibility that their child could be harmed by the very people charged with their care. Sadly, birth injuries happen all...
When a North Carolina patient goes to the hospital for a procedure, he or she expects to receive quality care from every medical professional involved. From the surgeon to the techs, each health care provider should provide service that meets a certain standard. This...
A mistake with medication can cause significant negative side effects to a patient. When the patient is an infant, that mistake can have especially dire consequences. However, there is good news from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about a scientific...
A new baby is generally cause for great happiness in a North Carolina family. If something happens during the birth that harms the baby, it can not only emotionally devastate a family, but it can cause them significant financial strain for the rest of the child’s...
When a patient is in a North Carolina hospital or under the care of a doctor, he or she may receive care from multiple providers. Handoffs are common, whether it’s a surgeon handing off a patient to a nurse post-operation or handing off a patient to another type of...