In a medical emergency, prompt and attentive care is crucial. When a patient arrives at the emergency room, minor details and mere seconds can make a huge difference, and the outcome can hinge to a large degree on the response of the attending medical staff. In a case where a patient or their family alleges that healthcare providers failed to meet the duty of care, an emergency room nurse expert … [Read more...] about What Is the Function of an Emergency Room Nurse Expert Witness?
What Causes Birth Injuries?
Throughout pregnancy, regular screening tests are essential to detect any concerning abnormalities in the baby’s development, size or proportions. Failure on the part of healthcare professionals to order the appropriate tests, skillfully interpret the results and accurately diagnose any irregularities can increase the risk of a birth injury or defect. In this article, we’ll go into further detail … [Read more...] about What Causes Birth Injuries?
Surgical Nurse Expert Witness Services: When Are They Used?
Surgical procedures of all kinds require a high level of skill, training and attention among surgeons and supporting nursing staff in order to prevent complications and potentially life-altering mistakes. If a patient suffers harm during surgery and believes that negligence may be to blame, they may choose to take legal action against the surgeon or other involved healthcare providers. In such a … [Read more...] about Surgical Nurse Expert Witness Services: When Are They Used?
Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Process
Spinal cord injuries can result from falls, automobile accidents, head injuries, certain types of infections and more. Depending on the specific circumstances, the severity of spinal cord injuries can vary; but in any case, rehabilitation is likely to be required. In this article, we’ll summarize what the spinal cord injury recovery process might entail and explain how a life care plan can help to … [Read more...] about Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Process
What Is a Medical Case Manager?
When catastrophic injury or illness strikes, the affected individual or their family may choose to take legal action if they believe that another party’s negligence was a contributing factor. What is a medical case manager, and how might the assistance of this professional be of value in a personal injury case? This article will give an overview of a medical case manager’s role and the benefits … [Read more...] about What Is a Medical Case Manager?
When to Consult a Labor and Delivery Nurse Expert Witness
Labor and delivery nurses are medically trained to help throughout the childbirth process, monitoring the mom and baby during and after birth as well as assisting the attending physicians. If oversights occur during these critical hours, serious consequences for the mother and/or the child may result. In a legal case involving alleged negligence or malpractice during the labor/birth or post-birth … [Read more...] about When to Consult a Labor and Delivery Nurse Expert Witness
