There are ways to prevent a foreign object from being forgotten
There is a chance that you could exit a New Mexico hospital after a surgical procedure and have an object inside of your body. Each year, there are up to 6,000 reports of surgeons leaving items such as sponges, towels and instruments inside of patients. There are many reasons why this occurs such as negligence […]
Sepsis and Septic Shock: Medical Negligence for Failing to Diagnose
A patient with an infection requires careful medical attention. But negligence from your doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional can lead to a very serious condition called sepsis. Sepsis is an extreme systemic reaction to an ongoing bacterial or viral infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Symptoms requiring […]