Cost of Care In Birth Injury Cases

 

There is nothing worse than watching your child experience pain from a
birth injury caused by a doctor’s negligence. Unfortunately, this
happens more often than most people want to think and the aftermath is
often very difficult. While we must deal with the physical damage that
children may deal with, it’s also important to recognize how much
costs will be when caring for a child with a birth injury. Here are some
basic expenses that you may want to be aware of in this situation.
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Common Mismanaged Health Conditions

 

Doctor wearing lab coat looking at an x-ray of patient's ribs.When we go to the doctors, we expect them to properly diagnose and treat
any ailment we may be dealing with so we can recover. Unfortunately, there
are countless conditions and illnesses that may have similar symptoms.
This often leads to misdiagnosed conditions and the patient not receiving
the treatment they deserve. There are some health conditions that are
more commonly mismanaged than others, and victims may have a condition
that worsens.
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What are a Houston OB/GYN’s Responsibilities?

 

Obstetrician showing a pregnant woman her ultrasound.When a woman is pregnant, they need to go to a doctor who specializes in
obstetrics and gynecology. These are often referred to as OB/GYNs. These
doctors understand everything about pregnancy, labor, and delivery so
the mother has a knowledgeable professional on her side who can put her
mind at ease during this process. There are a number of things OB/GYNs
must do to provide the service a pregnant woman needs. Here are some of
their responsibilities.
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What Is Central Pontine Myelinolysis?

 

Paperwork with "Central Pontine Myelinolysis" written in bold, pills & stethoscope in corners.Any time a patient is already dealing with a serious condition, the idea
of developing another serious problem is intimidating. Unfortunately,
this happens and it happens quite often. As some conditions worsen, others
may develop, causing the patient even more pain and suffering. One of
these serious medical conditions is called central pontine myelinolysis,
or CPM. As a patient, you should know what causes it, the complications
that may be experienced, and more.
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Why Doctors Decide to Use Forceps or Vacuum Extractors

 

Steel medical forceps laying on a blue sheet. Having a baby is supposed to be the most memorable time for parents, but
there are some situations when unexpected complications may occur. When
complications do arise, the obstetrician, nurses, and other medical professionals
may take action to rectify the situation and get things going smoothly.
One decision that may be made during a complication is the one to add
tools such as forceps or a vacuum extractor. It’s important to know
why these tools are used and what kind of impact they can cause.
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Long-Term Impact of a Birth Injury

 

Newborn baby lying on hospital bed, photo blurred.An injury is something that nobody wants to experience. It’s even
more traumatic and worse when the injury occurs to a newborn baby. Unfortunately,
these types of incidents happen far too often and babies are left dealing
with a birth injury that can impact their entire lives. As a parent, it’s
important for you to understand the long-term impacts of a birth injury
and how they can affect your child during their growth and development. Continue reading Long-Term Impact of a Birth Injury