When a Medical Professional Crosses an Ethical Line
January 12th, 2016
We expect our doctors to have a certain level of medical skill, knowledge, and competence in their fields. When we speak of “medical malpractice,” we tend to think of doctors who are deficient in one of these areas. But what about doctors whose s…
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Categories: Medical Malpractice
Did My Surgeon's Negligence Cause My Paralysis?
December 21st, 2015
It’s a patient’s nightmare: waking up after a surgery to find that something has gone terribly wrong. High on the list of dreaded outcomes is paralysis, whether of a small part or a large area of the body. If you’ve had surgery, and…
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Categories: Medical Malpractice
Understanding the Risks of Water Birth
November 25th, 2015
For nine months, expectant parents dream of the life-changing moment their child will enter the world. They spend that time learning and preparing to give their child the best start, and the best life possible. Some parents conclude, often relying on…
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Categories: Medical Malpractice
Tags: Birth Injuries
Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Understanding the Standard of Care
October 21st, 2015
Breast cancer, as we often hear, strikes one in eight women during their lifetime. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t had a friend or relative diagnosed with breast cancer—or been diagnosed herself. Because so many of us h…
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Categories: Medical Malpractice
Tags: Breast Cancer