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Are distractions a factor in medical malpractice?

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Dec 29, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Many factors could cause a physician in Texas to commit medical malpractice. They might be sleep-deprived, dealing with trauma or have a personal vendetta against a patient. However, a recent study has suggested that some physicians are simply distracted by other...

Reasons for the misdiagnosis of Lewy body dementia

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Oct 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Lewy body dementia is being misdiagnosed at an alarming rate. In Texas and across the U.S., there are more than 1.4 million people with LBD, yet the number is no doubt higher due to missed diagnoses. This is despite the fact that LBD is not a rare disease: There are...

How can patients find out if their doctor has been sued?

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Oct 16, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Patients in Texas might be interested to know if their doctor has been charged with medical malpractice. A malpractice suit isn't necessarily a deal breaker; studies have shown that 75% of doctors in the United States have received at least one malpractice suit during...

Myasthenia gravis: early signs that often get misdiagnosed

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Sep 28, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

New treatments have helped give myasthenia gravis (MG) a better prognosis in Texas and throughout the country. The recent developments have brought the number of people with MG down to 3.5% compared to 20% more than 100 years ago, and life expectancy is equal to those...

Who’s at risk of developing a retinal detachment?

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Sep 28, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Across Texas and the rest of the United States, more and more individuals are becoming increasingly aware of the risks of medical malpractice incidents stemming from ophthalmic surgeries. One of the most common medical malpractice issues associated with ophthalmic...

Research finds common eye condition may be misdiagnosed

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Sep 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice does not always happen when a case is complicated or rare. One study examined the most common malpractice suits filed against eye doctors in Texas and around the country and found that there has been an increase in malpractice suits associated with...

What mothers in Texas should know about shoulder dystocia

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Sep 21, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

During the labor process, some babies can sustain an injury known as shoulder dystocia. This happens when the baby's shoulders get trapped inside the pelvis, which can result in a prolonged and more painful childbirth for the mother. For the baby, it can result in...

Radiology errors trigger Texas malpractice claims

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Sep 10, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Radiology is one of the most useful medical diagnostic tools in use these days, but millions of errors happen every year that lead to medical problems for patients. When radiology errors happen, medical malpractice claims can help to cover the medical costs and ensure...

New AI intelligence may help diagnose patients

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Aug 26, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Doctors in Texas may soon get relief from their heavy caseloads in the form of artificial intelligence. Past AI symptom checkers were only able to provide medical information, offer triaging advice and make possible diagnoses based on correlation alone. Because...

Safety test results for electronic health record systems

On behalf of The Alexander Firm PLLC | Jul 28, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

A study published in the JAMA Network Open revealed that electronic health record systems used by hospitals in Texas and across the nation vary widely in safety performance. The group of doctors conducting the study used data compiled over a 10 year period by the...

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