On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 25, 2020 | Doctor Errors
Many women may expect childbirth to be uneventful. Sometimes, though, women may develop complications after childbirth. When this happens, it is important for their doctor to diagnose the condition and begin treatment as soon as possible. One complication that women...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 17, 2020 | Doctor 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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Apr 9, 2019 | Doctor Errors
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 28, 2019 | Doctor Errors
Many New Mexico residents have suffered misdiagnoses, botched surgery and even the death of loved ones due to medical errors. In several instances, the gross negligence of medical practitioners was identified as the reason for this. However, according to a CBS News...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 7, 2019 | Doctor Errors
Epidural is the common form of pain relief during labor, according to the American Pregnancy Association. More than 50 percent of women who give birth in American hospitals use this type of anesthesia to help mask the pain of labor and delivery. Though epidurals are...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 3, 2019 | Doctor Errors
Many people in New Mexico may believe that the United States is one of the safest places to give birth. However, research shows this is simply not true. In fact, according to USA TODAY, complications in childbirth kill around 700 women each year, and about 50,000 more...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Nov 21, 2018 | Doctor Errors
Have you heard of the term “defensive medicine”? It is used to describe when doctors make treatment decisions not based on what is necessarily in the patient’s best interests, but instead in effort to protect the doctor from potential medical...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Nov 9, 2018 | Doctor Errors
In a medical setting, mistakes happen for all sorts of reasons and even the most caring medical professionals may make an error. However, these mistakes can be incredibly disastrous for patients who are harmed and make life very tough for their families also. There...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Oct 14, 2018 | Doctor Errors
When you are planning to visit your doctor in New Mexico, chances are you have previously done your research to find a health care provider that you trust and are comfortable working with. However, this does not adequately protect you from the mistakes that can...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Aug 31, 2018 | Doctor Errors
As a patient in New Mexico, the choice to receive a particular medical treatment is entirely in your hands. Doctors are required by law to advise you about the procedure, its benefits and any anticipated side effects. This is called informed consent. At Curtis and...
