As expectant mothers approach their due dates, doctors regularly decide whether to proceed with a conventional birth or to recommend a cesarean section. If a woman is prone to a difficult delivery, her doctor may encourage the latter. During challenging childbirths,...
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Brain damage at birth could be due to negligence
When you enter a Kentucky hospital to give birth, you expect excellent medical attention. If something happens to your newborn child, you may be left wondering if the medics involved in delivering your baby were at fault. One of the most upsetting things that can...
Know the risks of a common bladder medication
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 12% of women have a bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. IC causes chronic bladder and pelvic pain along with urinary frequency. The only prescription drug to treat IC, Elmiron, received...
States grant businesses immunity from COVID-19 claims
As the United States’ economy begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, several state legislatures have passed laws granting many businesses immunity from liability claims. These new laws expand on the emergency protections granted at the onset of the pandemic....
How incorrect dosages leave patients struggling to recover
Over 9,000 people die from medication errors annually, and even more will suffer lifelong consequences. Afterwards, patients and their families face substantial medical debts, more and more time away from work and the emotional toll a trauma like this inflicts. A...
Get the facts about medical malpractice
When negligent actions by a health care provider result in poor outcomes or complications, he or she could be responsible for legal damages. Understanding the different types of medical malpractice and how often they occur can help you be aware of issues that may...
Know the signs of infection after surgery
Any infection that develops within 30 days of a surgical procedure constitutes a surgical infection. Sometimes, these dangerous complications arise because of a medical error, such as leaving an instrument inside the body. Surgical site infections most commonly arise...
What is a delayed diagnosis?
Many people who attend regular screenings for health-related issues feel nervous when it comes to receiving diagnoses. Although most doctors take the care and time needed to find all the possible issues you may be facing, you may also find yourself questioning what...
What are the most common types of birth injuries?
Raising children in Kentucky can provide you with a life of love, enrichment and happiness, but what happens when one of your children suffers a birth injury? While the risks vary depending on the type of delivery your child endures, birth injuries and overall infant...
Tips for noticing counterfeit prescriptions before it is too late
When you begin to notice the signs that your loved one in Kentucky needs help to make responsible decisions and accomplish daily tasks, your senses may be heightened to help protect him or her. While there are many types of fraud, prescription fraud can be especially...