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Why Hospital Transparency is Vital to Patient Safety
Patients have a right to know the safety records of their doctors before undergoing medical treatment. Hospitals rigorously investigate medical errors, but do not make specific information on who is at fault public. For example, a patient may be unable to see if the surgeon who performed his or her heart surgery has committed prior… Read more »
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Can Children With Brachial Plexus Injuries Recover?
When new parents receive the news that their child has brachial plexus palsy or Erb’s palsy, they want to know how the condition is treated and how long it will last. Brachial plexus injuries can cause paralysis of the arms and hands, to varying degrees of severity. Providing an illustrative example can help parents understand… Read more »
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What Are the Long-Term Consequences of Birth Injuries?
A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a West Palm Beach doctor for a birth injury that injured a young boy for life. According to the boy’s parents, who filed the lawsuit, their son was delivered using a vacuum tube because the doctor was in a hurry to check on car repairs for his… Read more »
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