Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Delayed diagnosis contributes to man’s terminal illness
When people are suffering from an illness or disease, receiving adequate treatment is one resource that can be instrumental in helping them to recover. However, the process of coordinating a treatment plan must be accurate and timely to avoid unnecessarily...
What are the “big three” of misdiagnosis?
According to findings published in Medical News Today, diagnostic errors are the most common and most serious medical mistakes doctors make. Though the findings do not pinpoint the exact number of people misdiagnosis affects, researchers estimate that as many as...
Communication problems and medical errors
Residents in New Mexico should be able to trust that the information given to them by their doctors, pharmacists and other health care providers is always accurate and in their best interest. However, that is sadly not always the case. The fact of the matter remains...
Get the facts about birth injuries
A birth injury affects the mother or her baby during labor, childbirth or the recovery period. While some birth injuries are minor, such as small scratches and bruises, others, such as brain and spinal cord injury, can be permanent or take life. Infection Some...
What types of cancers are most often misdiagnosed?
Getting a cancer diagnosis is a terrible experience, but what may be worse is not getting a cancer diagnosis because your doctor missed the signs and symptoms of your condition. Delaying a cancer diagnosis is a serious problem because curing or treating this disease...
HAIs continue to be a significant cause of illness and death
HAIs, or “hospital-acquired infections,” refer to infections that patients develop while receiving care for medical or surgical conditions. HAIs can occur in a variety of types of health care settings in Albuquerque, New Mexico, including hospitals, ambulatory...
The causes of Hospital Acquired Infections
Whenever you seek out medical attention, you expect to be treated for an issue. However, there are instances where a hospital visit can lead to more complications. One of the most common complications is contracting a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) during your...
Doctor licensed by medical board despite checkered past
The respect and prestige assigned to their positions may make doctors seem almost superhuman in the eyes of their patients in Albuquerque. In reality, however, those practicing medicine are just like everyone, and are subject to the same professional pressures that...
Finding the courage to hold a negligent doctor accountable
From a patient’s perspective, medical errors and negligence can be terrifying. Patients are subjected to numerous forms of medical professional negligence, and far too many doctors have gotten off of the hook. Often, victims are afraid to stand up for their...
Is suing the best response to hospital negligence?
America is often branded as the most litigious nation in the world. Americans know their rights and they are not afraid to exercise them. Thus, when it comes to hospital negligence in New Mexico, seeking legal recourse may seem like the most sensible response....
