Washington residents like you rely on hospitals when you need the care. If you require immediate attention for seemingly severe or acute issues, you have the emergency department to turn to. But lately, these departments are finding themselves overburdened and...
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What is vaginal birth after cesarean?
Under certain circumstances, a woman who has previously delivered a baby via cesarean section can give birth to her second child, and any subsequent children, by vaginal delivery. If you are expecting a new baby in Washington and the idea of vaginal birth after...
Heart attack symptoms in men versus women
Washington residents have a certain level of personal risk for having a heart attack. However, the symptoms in heart attacks can differ hugely from person to person. This can potentially lead to misdiagnoses that may be fatal.Verywell Health shows that men and women...
Kidney inaccurately removed during surgery
People in Washington State who consent to undergo planned surgeries should receive a thorough explanation of what will take place during their operations, especially if they are expected to be sedated and not awake during the events. This knowledge and overview may...
Birth injuries and birth defects: What’s the difference?
If your baby is born with a serious health issue, the most important thing on your mind is to get your baby feeling better -- and recovering from the health problem -- as quickly as possible. The thing is, health care for your baby could be extremely expensive and...
Remote patient monitoring concerns highlighted
Most people in Washington State might assume that after undergoing an operation they would be monitored by health care professionals in person. It seems, however, that not all post-surgical care is actually delivered in this manner.As reported by National Public...
Heart mishap highlights gaps in donation process
People in Washington State who may themselves be in need of an organ transplant or who have loved ones waiting for new organs know all too well the importance of the human life. For many people on the wait list for a new organ, the receipt of such organ may literally...
What are the four types of cerebral palsy?
When a child in Washington has cerebral palsy, it may be present at birth but go undetected for months or even a year or more. One of the key indicators that your baby may have cerebral palsy is a failure to meet developmental milestones like crawling,...
Failure to diagnose is leading cause of malpractice suits
According to findings published in LiveScience, failure to diagnose is the number one cause of medical malpractice suits, accounting for 26 to 63 percent of all claims. The second most common cause of malpractice lawsuits is medication errors, such as adverse drug...
Get a second opinion to avoid a misdiagnosis
As a patient with an injury or illness, you want to make sure you get the right care to resolve the problems you face. You go to your medical provider, and you make sure that your provider diagnoses the issue. The provider sends out the findings to get lab results or...