Blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and medical malpractice
DVTs can cause pulmonary embolism after surgery
read moreTexas registered nurse criminally charged in death of four ICU patients
Prosecutors allege that the Tyler, Texas nurse intentionally caused air embolisms, stroke, and death
read moreWhat medical care can physician assistants provide in Texas?
Texas doesn't allow physician assistants to have a totally independent scope of practice
read moreWhat medical care can nurse practitioners provide in Texas?
Texas doesn't allow nurse practitioners to have a totally independent scope of practice
read moreU.S. government joins civil lawsuit over hospital and surgeon's operating room safety issues
False Claims Act lawsuit alleges pattern of major patient safety breaches
read moreWhat you should know about pediatric dental anesthesia
Any sedation or anesthesia in a dental office comes with risks
read moreDirect oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and surgical risk
American College of Cardiology issues expert guidance on when DOACs should be held before surgery
read moreCOVID-19 hasn't lowered health care standards of care
Pandemic legislation, response leaves standards intact
read moreNurse staffing and shortage contribute to medical malpractice
Inadequate nurse staffing by many hospitals and facilities preceded COVID-19
read moreNursing patient abandonment under Texas law
Texas nurses have an independent duty to ensure patient safety
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