Even Washington residents who have had good relationships with their doctors over a period of years might find themselves in situations when they feel a second opinion could be useful. Knowing when to seek a second medical opinion as well as how to seek a second...
Seattle Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Detailing the potential for a stroke misdiagnosis
Many in Seattle may have a good understanding of the pressure that doctors are under to properly diagnose their patients. That pressure may be even greater in the emergency department, where the potentially grave situations physicians encounter force them to make...
What is Erb’s Palsy?
If your child has been diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy in Washington, you may be wondering how this happened and what you can do about it. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, this condition is actually a birth injury that is caused during a...
Does more money really mean better health care?
You knew that you needed medical care right away when you felt pain in your chest. When you went to the hospital, you told them you had insurance, and the insurance card you presented signified that you were on an adjusted-rate plan. In other words, you're a...
Medical malpractice payouts in Washington
Are you one of the many Washington residents who may have a concern that your doctor or other health care provider may have made a mistake? If so, you are sadly not alone. According to Diederich Healthcare, the state saw almost $69 million paid out in medical...
Recognizing surgical site infections
Countless Seattle residents seek surgical treatment from the area's hospitals and medical centers every year. Sadly, some of them (or members of their families) end up coming to see us here at Miracle Pruzan and Pruzan after having acquired serious infections from...
What are some signs of nursing home neglect?
While many nursing homes and assisted living communities in Seattle strive to provide top care to residents, in some cases nursing home abuse or neglect can be a very serious issue. If you have a family currently residing in a nursing, knowing the common signs that...
Understanding brain aneurysms
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...
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...
