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Dr. Death Aftermath: Texas Prioritizes Patient Transparency

Exploring the disparity in medical care transparency and its impact on patient safety amidst concealed physician incompetence and secretive hospital investigations.

Patient safety in America is in bad shape

A 2017 study found that medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death, accounting for some 250,000 avoidable deaths each year.

Data show a big difference between hospital and office anesthesia safety

From a medical malpractice perspective, how can patients ensure they are receiving safe and effective anesthesia care outside of a hospital setting?

The importance of preoperative medical evaluation: Lessons from medical malpractice cases

Recent study calls into question value of medical clearance

Sickle cell disease: Diagnosis, treatment, and medical malpractice

Sickle cell patients are sometimes misdiagnosed, accused of seeking pain meds

Understanding advanced practice nurses and their scope of practice and accountability in Texas

Medical malpractice claims against nurse practitioners are on the rise

Medical malpractice in foot and ankle surgery: Comparing podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons

Minimizing medical negligence risk is a key to patient safety

Hospitals are responsible for poor communication of critical values by their labs

Critical lab values may reveal a life-threatening condition

Could AI help prevent hyponatremia sodium complications after surgery?

SIADH and hyponatremia are known post-surgical complications, but are often mismanaged

Mom dies after childbirth, hospital under investigation

What you should know about maternal mortality