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Nursing Negligence

The experience to fight today’s Texas hospital negligence cases

  Having to be hospitalized for any reason can be a frightening experience. A patient in a Houston medical center typically receives care from a variety of individuals, from orderlies to renowned physicians. All of these individuals are tasked with specific responsibilities, and if they fail to adhere to their professional obligations, the patient can…

How to file a complaint with the state nursing board

  Nurses play many important roles in labor and delivery; many families can remember an especially helpful or kind nurse who helped make a baby’s entrance into the world a little easier. However, just as there are many dedicated and responsible nurses, there are also instances of nursing negligence that can harm an expecting mother…

Nurse practitioners can be held accountable for damaging errors

  When a pregnant woman goes to the doctor in Houston, she may or may not be seen by an actual doctor. In many cases, patients may be seen by nurse practitioners instead of licensed physicians. In other cases, patients may first spend time with a nurse practitioner, or NP, and then may also be…

Hospital negligence: More than just doctor mistakes

  In recent years Texas has built a reputation as an economically forward-thinking state, with industries such as technology and healthcare bringing valuable services to many. Healthcare in particular provides jobs to countless residents of Houston and area facilities often boast stellar reputations. Still, incidents of negligence still occur in Texas hospitals. What some patients…

Nursing negligence vs. medical malpractice

  Many expecting mothers and their families carefully choose their OB/GYN, often long before the due date is even put down on the calendar. Patients will look at a physician’s reviews, reputation in the community and any past personal experiences with the doctor before making any final decisions. What some patients may not realize is…

Negligence leads to woman delivering baby without doctor, nurses

  When you go to the hospital to delivery your baby, you expect your doctor and nurses to be there during the birth of your child. That is the whole point of delivery your baby in the hospital to make sure the labor and delivery go smoothly, and if an emergency arises, staff members will…