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Most pregnant women hope they will have an uneventful pregnancy that ends when they deliver a healthy baby. Unfortunately, not all women experience that. Some women have complications that can endanger them and the baby if they’re not managed properly. One pregnancy...
Learning that your child has a congenital condition can bring many questions. One of the hardest is whether medical providers failed to tell you something during pregnancy or after birth. In some cases, parents may have legal grounds to take action if important...
The birth of a child is a time of joy and celebration. However, some complications during labor and delivery can lead to serious injuries. Not every birth injury is due to medical negligence, but many occur because healthcare providers fail to follow accepted...
Technology has done a lot to improve the efficiency of medical care, but it can also have its downsides. If you have ever found your attention pulled away from a conversation by a notification ping or lost your train of thought to an open tab on your computer, other...
Surgeons and their support staff members use a variety of tools during operations. Generally speaking, medical professionals must account for every item brought into an operating room at the end of the surgical procedure. Sometimes, they miscount and realize that they...
Heart attacks are a leading cause of premature mortality and hospitalization across the United States. People experiencing emergency cardiac events generally require professional stabilization and emergency interventions, including medication and even surgery....
When a hospital sends you home, the discharge instructions should explain how to manage your care safely. In North Carolina, you have the right to receive information about continuing care and recovery in a way you can understand. Here are some of the key things...
Many malpractice issues related to labor and delivery result in injury to the infant. However, there are also forms of medical negligence that can have lasting repercussions for the new mother. Women may tear during childbirth. Doctors may also perform an episiotomy,...
Some birth injuries are the result of unpredictable circumstances. Health care professionals may do everything they can to facilitate a safe birth, but unusual factors may lead to tragic outcomes. Other times, the medical professionals assisting a mother during labor...
Experiencing harm during medical treatment can be confusing and deeply upsetting. Many victims are left wondering whether what happened was an unfortunate outcome or a preventable mistake. Understanding the early steps to take after suspected medical malpractice can...