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...
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...
Washington residents are fortunate to have abundant health care facilities engaged in research and innovative treatments at their disposal. However, people should always remain aware that not every treatment, surgery or trip to the doctor will end well. Sadly, medical...
Access to quality health care is something that almost everyone in Seattle has come to expect. That expectation comes without thought being given to one’s ability to pay. Resources are in place to help even those that are uninsured receive needed medical care....
Even in today's age of advanced technology, medical malpractice remains a major problem throughout the United States.Any type of medical professional can make a mistake. From physicians to surgeons, from nurses to pharmacists, a seemingly minor mistake can have a...
For many Washington residents like yourself, going into a medical procedure can bring with it feelings of anxiety and stress. Often, these emotions are tied to fear of the unknown, treatment and healing, and your level of pain tolerance. However, should you also be...
Athletes in Seattle may ultimately be more susceptible to injuries due to the physical nature of what they do. Fortunately, the organizations that they play for (particularly at the collegiate and professional levels) typically employ doctors and other healthcare...
While it’s reasonable to put one’s trust in Seattle health care workers, every day errors and oversights are made that can greatly imperil the health and well-being of patients. This is particularly true when it comes to brain aneurysms, as the symptoms...
Most pregnant women give birth without serious complications. For many, meeting their child for the first time becomes one of the best days of their lives. After months of discomfort and worry, holding a perfect new baby and feeling their heart swell with love makes...
Medical errors can occur during even the most routine surgical procedures, ones that are safely performed thousands of other times. There are other situations, however, when the procedure itself is dangerous, unproven and not worth the risk.The Food and Drug...