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Doctor and physician assistant alter patient's medical record—you won't believe what happened next

Get a complete copy of your medical record before you leave the hospital

Houston-area hospital ER doctor misdiagnoses and discharges car wreck patient, causes paralysis

It is needlessly dangerous for physicians to skip steps in the diagnosis process

Healthcare injuries are usually caused by multiple medical errors by multiple providers

New survey results: 21% of Americans have experienced medical errors

What can nurse practitioners and physician assistants do in Texas?

A physician has to supervise the care and prescriptions of nurse practitioners and physician assistants under written, signed agreements

New Texas law will protect patients from hostile do-not-resuscitate/DNR orders

On 4/1/2018, the new law will end the current practice where doctors can secretly enter a DNR order against patient and family wishes

Infant spit-up medications increase bone fracture risk later in childhood

Some doctors are prescribing medications for babies that are not FDA approved for children less than one year old

Anesthesia malpractice: Two ways to improve patient safety

Nurse anesthetists frequently start, monitor, and end general anesthesia, with an anesthesiologist physician in the room

Suing a Texas public hospital for medical negligence requires jumping hurdles

To sue a public hospital for medical malpractice, you need a lawyer who knows the notice requirements and how to meet the tangible personal property requirement

Misdiagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria) has life-changing consequences

Necrotizing fasciitis is a fast-spreading infection that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment

Early or premature hospital discharge poses a danger to patients

New Medicare & Medicaid guidelines require hospital discharge planning, rather than pushing patients out the door