Studies have found that doctors definitely have a tendency to interrupt their patients. The patient may come to the office for a consultation or a check up. On average, the doctor is going to interrupt after about 11 seconds. Some do allow patients to talk for longer,...
While many Portland residents look forward to the halcyon days of summer, there is no doubt that the three-month span roughly bookended by the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays is a time of enhanced danger on the state’s highways. Perhaps even more tragically, teens...
Medical malpractice is a major cause of concern for patients, as it can result in devastating consequences, including unnecessary pain and suffering, permanent disabilities and even loss of life. The operating room is one of the most sensitive spaces in a hospital...
Anesthesia is one of the biggest medical miracles to ever occur. It makes numerous medical procedures that would never have been possible without it quick and easy for both doctors and patients. However, anesthesia errors cause thousands of injuries to patients every...
Car accidents are so sudden and traumatic that most people are just happy if they can walk away from a wreck with nothing more than a few bruises. Unfortunately, people walk away from car crashes all the time only to collapse later with devastating internal injuries. ...
There’s no question that medical malpractice lawsuits cost doctors and hospitals and their insurers millions of dollars every year in payouts and increased premiums. When things go horribly wrong due to a medical provider’s negligence or actions, juries are often more...
Fatigued driving is a fully preventable driving hazard. All drivers should ensure that they’re well-rested and not doing anything that will make them drowsy while they drive. Unfortunately, some drivers don’t take necessary precautions. Instead, they assume that...
Members of the clergy are required to report any instances of child abuse. At the same time, any confessions made to a priest are considered confidential. So, where does that leave victims of sexual abuse? The clergy-penitent privilege Sexual abuse is a horrifying...
There are multiple layers of tissue surrounding your brain and protecting it. One is known as the dura mater. This is between the brain and the skull. In some cases, when someone suffers a head injury, bleeding can start to occur below the dura mater. This is known as...
When someone suffers a spinal cord injury, there will likely be extensive costs in the first year. But it’s also very important to consider the potential long-term costs, which have a lot to do with the age of the person at the time of injury and the type of injury...