Unexpected pain or new symptoms after surgery can leave anyone searching for answers. Questions about a possible mistake often add stress during an already difficult recovery. If you believe an error during treatment caused your injury, you may wonder how to respond...
What Oregon patients need to know about telehealth negligence Since 2020, the healthcare landscape in Oregon has seen a rapid rise of telehealth consultations. While this digital shift provides significant convenience, it does not lower the professional and legal...
Medical malpractice occurs when health care professionals fail to meet the accepted standard of care because of a mistake or negligence. Examples of this include surgeons performing procedures on the wrong organs or body parts, or failing to remove surgical items and...
You may think that never events only happen in stories or television shows, but they also occur in real life. Medical providers can neglect the standard of care and cause a never event to happen. Understanding what this is and its consequences is crucial to holding...
A doctor should provide their patient with a reasonable standard of care. This includes referring them to a specialist when the patient’s condition requires specialized knowledge, skills and equipment. For example, when a doctor cannot definitively diagnose a...
Hospital hygiene plays a crucial role in protecting patients from harm. When hygiene practices fall short, the consequences can be serious. Infections can spread, recoveries may be delayed and in some cases, patients can suffer long-term injury or even death. Are...
If you suffered harm due to a doctor’s or healthcare provider’s negligence and are thinking about filing a medical malpractice claim, the clock is ticking. You have a legal deadline to file a lawsuit, known as the statute of limitations. Missing it could mean walking...
Hospital-acquired infections occur when patients contract infections during their hospital stay that weren't present when they were admitted. These infections typically develop at least 48 hours after hospitalization and affect about 4% of those hospitalized. For...
One of the most extreme examples of medical malpractice is a surgical mistake, such as wrong-site surgery. This type of error can change a person’s life forever. For instance, if a patient undergoes surgery to have their left arm amputated due to a severe infection,...
Distraction is most often mentioned concerning school children and drivers. Distracted schoolkids are not normally a safety issue, but for doctors, as with drivers, failing to stay focused could put people’s lives at risk. How do doctors get distracted? To some...