Many Washington residents feel that they have good realtionships with their doctors or other health care providers. In some cases this may be because they have never really encountered a serious medical issue. A patient's relationship with a physician can be put to...
Month: May 2017
Heart attacks in women may be missed
With the prevalence of heart disease in America today, it is important for people in Washington to have a good understanding of some of the signs of a potential heart attack. It is also very important for people to know that the symptoms of a heart attack often vary...
Doctor-caused cerebral palsy will impact your family for life
Pregnancy is a time of heightened emotions and physical strain. Many women spend these months dreaming of the child they will soon give birth to. Very few imagine that the child they are carrying will develop serious medical issues because of a doctor's...
Forgotten cellphone and pager contributes to baby’s brain damage
For all of the education and clinical training required of the doctors and surgeons currently practicing in Seattle’s clinics, hospitals and medical centers, it should be remembered that such professionals are still only human, and thus are subject to mistakes...
What are uterine ruptures?
While most expectant mothers in Seattle look to childbirth as a joyous experience, the fact remains that serious complications can and do occur. Such complications include uterine ruptures, which can have tragic consequences for both mother and child under some...