Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical providers who are involved in prescribing or administering medications undergo training. They are taught to check to ensure they have the right patient and the right drug and dose. They are also trained to check to make sure they are administering medication at the right time and by the […]
The human spinal cord and the brain make up the central nervous system. The spinal cord carries signals from nerves to the brain and back to the remainder of the body along the peripheral nerves. The critical role of the spinal cord for functioning means that even a slight spinal cord injury can have devastating […]
Expectant mothers in Pennsylvania often look forward to meeting their new babies and welcoming them into the world with great anticipation. Many mothers also consider the labor and delivery process with a degree of trepidation because of fears of the pain that they might experience. While mothers might worry about the pain involved with childbirth, […]
Most first-time expectant mothers are both excited and fearful about giving birth. It is common for pregnant women to be afraid of the pain that they might experience during childbirth. While the pain involved with labor and delivery is well understood, many new mothers are unaware of the risk of maternal birth injuries. Depending on […]
Many Pennsylvanians go to their doctors’ offices, hospitals, or medical facilities to seek treatment for their medical conditions and injuries each year. While most doctors and other healthcare providers are competent professionals, some fail to meet the expected standard of care and negligently cause serious injuries or patient deaths. Medical mistakes are much more common […]