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When meeting a patient for the first time, there is a complete diagnostic process physicians and healthcare workers must complete in order to correctly diagnose a patient, including various tests and labs. These tests are done as a result of a specific complaint by the patient or as part of a routine check up. The…

Prenatal genetic testing can be a powerful tool for parents. Proper diagnosis gives parents the opportunity to make informed medical decisions, either to prepare for a child with special needs or for termination of pregnancy. There may be recourse for parents of children with negligently undiagnosed prenatal genetic conditions. What are genetic disorders? Changes within…

There is no compensatory cap in Oregon when it comes to economic damages that may be awarded to injured patients. The amounts of these payouts are increasing as more people seek compensation for their losses due to medical malpractice. Economic damages include, but are not limited to, monetary losses such as medical, hospital, and rehabilitative…

Why are women so often misdiagnosed? One of the major issues surrounding the misdiagnosis of women is the historical basis of healthcare research and testing, which has been centered around male anatomy. This leaves the medical field with a greater understanding of how the male body reacts to medications and diseases. It has in turn,…

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. A Johns Hopkins study found more than 250,000 people in the U.S. die every year from medical mistakes, making it the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Other studies have found the number to be higher than 400,000 deaths…

More than 100,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed, making it one of the largest mass torts in history. Many of these cases remain unresolved, but the multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts that have been reached to date bode well for those who are currently awaiting the resolution of their cases. What is Transvaginal Mesh? Transvaginal…

The medical malpractice law firm of Miller & Wagner, LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of their newest associate, Tamara X Arthur. Tamara is not only a medical malpractice litigation attorney, but she is also a physician. This unique combination of experience makes her one of the few attorneys in the country who bring…

Medication and pharmacy errors make up a significant portion of medical malpractice lawsuits. Find out more about pharmacist negligence and how an expert medical malpractice lawyer in Portland can help. What is Pharmacist Medical Malpractice? Pharmacist malpractice is a type of medical malpractice that usually involves negligence. Pharmacist errors may include dispensing the wrong drug,…

Data from a 2016 analysis by Johns Hopkins University shows 10% of deaths in the United States are caused by preventable medical mistakes. This statistic puts medical negligence as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease and cancer. In an open letter, the researchers from Johns Hopkins urged the Centers…

Loss of Chance Caused by Medical Negligence Loss of chance is a type of medical negligence claim that can be filed when negligent care diminishes or eliminates a patient’s odds for a positive outcome. Instead of filing a claim for physical damages caused by a doctor or other healthcare provider, a loss of chance lawsuit…