Every physician practicing medicine in the United States has extensive education. They complete a college degree and then attend medical school. Their education involves a residency, where they work hands-on in the area of medicine that they hope to practice while...
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Did delivery complications cause your baby’s spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can be a devastating diagnosis for any family. When it happens to a newborn, the effects can be challenging. While there are many potential causes of SCI in newborns, one that is often overlooked is delivery complications. If you suspect...
When patients speak limited English, medical care can suffer
While Iowa’s certainly not one of the more ethnically diverse states in the country, it’s considerably more diverse than it once was. That’s particularly true in larger cities like Des Moines. However, life can still be challenging for people who aren’t fluent in...
Birth asphyxia may have lifelong consequences
Birthing is a tense high stakes process where nothing can go wrong. Every second matters and even the slightest delays or moments of inaction can risk the lives of the mother and child. Unfortunately, thousands of mothers do not enjoy motherhood due to negligence...
When a missed diagnosis leads to death
When a loved one dies because of a missed diagnosis, it is an unimaginable tragedy. Too often, physicians brush off patients' concerns and fail to make the correct diagnosis, which can have devastating consequences. What can you do if you believe that your loved one's...
Just how at risk are you when you go to the ER?
When you have to go to the emergency room, your thought is that the medical team there will be intelligent and quick to diagnose a variety of illnesses and injuries. They’ll have the skills they need to make life-changing decisions in situations where a mistake could...
How do medication errors happen?
Getting the wrong medication for your illness can be deadly. You can faithfully adhere to the prescribed medication, but your health keeps deteriorating. Your condition could worsen, and in extreme cases, it can be fatal. When this happens, you need to hold the...
Was your loved one improperly intubated in the ER?
Emergency rooms are busy places that tend to be understaffed. The doctors, nurses and staff are often overworked with long shifts and many patients. This can spell trouble for people seeking help after a serious accident. When workers are tired, mistakes can happen....
The most common causes of medical errors
Medical errors occur across the U.S. every day. While some errors are minimal, others are more serious and lead to serious injuries and lasting effects. There are some medical errors that are more common than others. Keep reading to learn about some of the most...
Why do doctors so often perform unnecessary hysterectomies?
A hysterectomy, which involves the removal of the uterus, is not just major surgery. It is life-altering. A woman may spend months recuperating from a hysterectomy. If the ovaries are also removed, it will cause her to go into early menopause, with all the unpleasant...