In an issue that has only grown more prevalent over time, the entire medical industry suffers from a lack of personnel, leading to understaffing in almost every establishment. Unfortunately, this also includes nursing homes and assisted living facilities, along with...
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Heuristics in healthcare
One of the more common questions posed to team members here at the Valenzuela Law Firm, P.A. by clients following a medical misdiagnosis in Florida is how could doctors (with years of experience and modern clinical technologies supporting them) possibly misdiagnose...
What happens when a doctor fails to diagnose cancer?
You go to the doctor to get answers when you do not feel well. What happens if the answer does not end up diagnosing the proper condition? If the underlying problem is cancer, it may result in a catastrophic outcome. Cancer remains a mystery to the medical community....
Can your weight lead to an asthma misdiagnosis?
If you are carrying a few extra pounds, you are far from alone. In fact, according to a recent survey from WebMD, almost half of Americans claim to have gained weight between March 2020 and April 2021. While shedding your excess weight is an admirable goal, being...
Birth trauma and spinal cord injuries
If you or your partner recently gave birth and your child suffered an injury, or if you are currently pregnant and you worry about the possibility of something going wrong during the birthing process, it is very important to take a closer look at this topic. Sadly,...
Lack of oxygen at birth may cause infant brain damage
About 1.7 million people in the U.S. develop brain damage every year and a large number of these are infants. Lack of oxygen at birth may contribute to infant brain damage, but how does this happen? Newborn lack of oxygen If an infant suffers a lack of oxygen at...
How long should you have to wait at the ER?
If you have a medical emergency, going to the emergency room at the closest hospital probably makes sense. After all, whether you are suffering from a heart attack, stroke, nerve damage or any other serious condition, time is critical. If you do not receive prompt...
“Inattentional blindness” may lead to a missed cancer diagnosis
When it comes to cancer, early detection is often crucial for a patient’s recovery. Unfortunately, too often doctor negligence leads to a missed cancer diagnosis or even misdiagnosis of a patient’s symptoms. For many, that could mean the difference between life and...
Women more at risk of heart attack misdiagnosis than men
If you have reached middle age, you undoubtedly are paying closer attention to your heart. After all, even though heart disease can strike at any age, it is exceedingly more common in older Americans. Visiting your doctor for regular health screenings is likely to...
What is improper discharge from the emergency room?
Recently, after suffering internal injuries in a snowboarding accident, a 24-year-old man underwent the surgical removal of his kidney. Despite noticeable bleeding, doctors discharged the man. According to reporting from Fox21, he died from internal bleeding later...