Can Being Mean to Your Child’s Doctor Lead to Worse Care?
It is essential for doctors to maintain a healthy state of mind while practicing medicine. Unfortunately, we as patients or family members can sometimes lose our patience. It turns out being rude to your doctor puts them into an unhealthy state of mind and increases the risk of being harmed by a medical mistake. Research… Read more »
Tags: Pediatrics
Posted in Medical Negligence
Does Your Child Have This Commonly Misdiagnosed Illness?
Cat owners beware, your precious kitty could be responsible for spreading a dangerous bacterial infection to yourself or family members. The bacteria, Bartonella henselae, is passed between cats and fleas. Bartonella henselae can build up in the mouths and on the paws of cats when they groom themselves. When pet owners develop illness caused by… Read more »
Tags: Pediatrics
Posted in Medical Malpractice
What Parents Should Know If Their Child Has Suffered a Birth Injury
Several weeks ago, we discussed a textbook case of medical malpractice involving a newborn. The birth injury lawsuit discussed on our blog can show the lifelong consequences children face when doctors make mistakes during childbirth. Cerebral palsy, paralysis and death are all consequences of birth injuries. Birth injury lawsuits hold hospitals accountable for inflicting these… Read more »
Tags: Pediatrics
Posted in Birth Injury
How Parents Can Protect Their Children from Pharmacy Errors
A Colorado family is warning parents across the nation to be cautious of pharmacy errors after losing their 8-year-old son. The parents have spoken to national press outlets about how a pharmacy error caused the death of their child. According to the parents, the boy had been prescribed Clonidine to treat ADHD. Clonidine is a… Read more »
Tags: Pediatrics
Posted in Medication Errors
How You Can Protect Your Child from Medical Errors
In prior blogs, we have discussed how children can become the victims of preventable medical mistakes. For example, famous actor Dennis Quaid’s children almost died after being given blood thinners at 1,000 times the recommended dosage. Fortunately, new studies suggest you can protect your child from medical errors. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics… Read more »
Tags: Pediatrics
Posted in Medical Negligence
Study Suggests Anesthesia can Cause Brain Injuries in Children
A recent study published in the medical journal Pediatrics suggests negative brain structure changes occur in children who undergo procedures involving the use of anesthesia. According to the study, anesthetics induce widespread brain cell death, permanent neurological damage and cognitive impairment in baby animals. Researchers associated with the study are concerned about whether anesthesia can… Read more »
Tags: Pediatrics
Posted in Medical Malpractice
