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New study shows tragic consequences of poor hospital communication

When hospital personnel do not communicate lab or radiology results to a doctor, patients can be injured or die

Hyponatremia after a head injury can cause brain damage or death

With these tips, family members can help prevent low sodium from causing permanent damage or death

Martindale-Hubbell recognizes Robert Painter with prestigious AV ® rating

The AV ® Rating recognizes 'preeminent' legal ability and ethics

How mothers can prevent infant brain injuries during birth

Bleeding and decreased fetal movement are two important signs that mothers should report and insist that their OB/GYN fully evaluate

Robert Painter testifies before Texas House of Representatives

H.B. 3520 would prevent hospitals from using 'death panels' to dump patients

Firm attorneys, clients and friends enjoy The Pointer Sisters at Houston NW Chamber gala

Painter Law Firm sponsored the best gala in Chamber history

Video: Hospital death panels in Texas

'The Minute Lawyer' series video on the shocking truth about how Texas hospitals and doctors can stop treating you, even if it means you will die

A new idea to fix the Texas 'death panel' law

By eliminating immunity, doctors and hospital committee members would have to think twice before stopping care

Instead of pointing fingers at each other, doctors and nurses need to focus on patient care and safety

Poor communication between doctors and nurses causes dangerous delays in patient care

Video: Robert Painter speaks about the Texas futile care (death panel) law

Many Texans are surprised to learn that the Advance Directives Act of 1999 allows a hospital committee to act as a 'death panel' that can override a patient or family's treatment wishes