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Serious problems can occur if there is an issue with a baby’s umbilical cord. In some cases, a doctor should have been able to detect and treat it. Anticipating the birth of a child is exciting for Oregon parents. However, most parents also experience some anxiety during pregnancy. What if something goes wrong with the…

Elder protection conference raises awareness of senior abuse For Portland residents who have a loved one in a nursing home, almost nothing can be worse than finding out their relative is being neglected or abused by caregivers they are putting their trust in. Senior citizens should be treated with respect and dignity during their golden…

Pediatric malpractice: When children suffer When a child is sick or injured all a parent wants to do is to make it better. This often involves taking the child to the doctor. A parent trusts that a physician, or other medical professional, will properly diagnose and treat the child. Unfortunately, sometimes a health care provider…

A recent study examined why emergency room errors occur. Before you visit a physician, you likely do some research to assess whether he or she is a competent practitioner. However, if you require emergency medical treatment, you do not have this luxury. Unfortunately, emergency rooms are not immune from medical errors. When this occurs, you…

Studies show smartphone use by staff is contributing to surgical errors Most people know the dangers of texting or surfing the web while driving. A problem that is less well known, however, is what some are calling “distracted doctoring.” According to the Bend Bulletin, smartphone use by surgeons and medical staff in the operating room…

Data shows most kids not screened for developmental delays Early detection is often key when it comes to minimizing the long-term negative impact of a serious medical condition, especially among children. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most kids are not getting the screenings they need to detect developmental delays.…

Protect loved ones from nursing home negligence in Oregon As some people grow older, their medical and daily living needs may change, requiring them to reside in an Oregon nursing home or assisted living facility. These facilities provide constant medical care to those who have ongoing physical or mental conditions. Due to their frail nature,…

Brain damages caused by vaginal deliveries of breech babies Most babies are born in the head-first position. However, approximately 3 to 4 percent of babies are born in the bottom-first (breech) position, which has usually been looked upon as increasing the possibility of medical complications. As a consequence, use of a cesarean (C-section) is the…

It happened to a Portland couple and it is a tragedy beyond words. The little girl caught a cold; normally not a big deal. But this little girl was different-she was the recipient of a heart transplant and her mother knew she had to be extra careful. According to a recent article from The Seattle…

Following almost two weeks of trial, Attorneys David K. Miller and Robert S. Wagner recently obtained a $12 million medical malpractice award on behalf of a young victim of a surgical error resulting in the need for an emergency liver transplant at Stanford University. According to court documents, a surgical error occurred during an operation to…