Not every case of cerebral palsy is attributable to some shortcoming in care by medical professionals. Sometimes, it’s the result of complications that could not be foreseen or avoided. But if a failure by doctors, nurses and hospitals to deliver the expected standard of care during pregnancy results in neurological damage, there may be just cause to seek compensation....
Read MoreDoctors make the worst patients goes an old saying. The reason the adage resonates is probably because it’s easy to presume doctors always think they know best, even when they are injured. For caregivers, the expectation may be that the doctor/patient is going to second-guess every diagnosis and treatment recommendation. In a hospital setting, the anticipation might be that...
Read MoreSeventeen states in this country allow consumers to go to medical board websites to find out about malpractice claims that have been made against doctors licensed in the states. That is not the case in Missouri or Kansas. Licensing boards in these two states don’t make such information available to the public. As a result, according to an investigation...
Read MoreTraumatic brain injuries have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. While the devastating effects of such trauma have been known for some time, the variety of things that can cause such damage have proven to be more elusive. Brain injuries are often the result of some sudden catastrophic accident. When they happen, lives of victims and their families...
Read MoreNo one wants to get sick or have to visit the doctor. Yet, at some point in everyone’s life; an accident, illness or routine check-up will warrant a trip to the hospital or doctor’s office. Whether it’s a medical emergency or simple physical, doctors are trained to examine every patient and not only treat presenting medical problems, but also...
Read MoreIt is a standard bit of wisdom in real estate — the three most important things about any piece of property are location, location and location. When it comes to health care, the phrase that would seem to apply is, communication, communication, communication. If there is one thing that most reviews of health care practice seem to agree upon...
Read MoreSome might call it a shortcoming of the medical profession. Others do call it an opportunity for the industry to address. The issue in question is what is known as motor vehicle collision-related widespread pain. The problem, one pain research statistician says, is that the condition is subject to diagnostic error that can result in the patient suffering unremitting...
Read MoreWe’re getting into fishing season finally. There are a lot of people looking to drop a line and reel in a few. For many, the allure of water — any water — is huge. As most readers of this blog may appreciate, fishing is often a solitary pastime and some anglers are youngsters who may not have the experience...
Read MoreA lot of people suffer dizzy spells and headaches. In most cases they probably let things pass without taking much action besides the downing of some over the counter pain pills and taking a rest. What readers may not know is that dizziness and headaches may be indicators of a stroke in the making, especially if they happen to...
Read MoreAnyone who has seen the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey” likely recalls Hal — the nearly sentient computer that turned into a nemesis that eventually had to be disconnected after it killed off members of a space ship’s crew. Considering the connotations associated with the name it might be a little creepy for Kansas City readers to know that...
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