Historically, doctors have avoided disclosing the majority of medical errors to their patients out of fear of being sued for medical malpractice and because they were uncomfortable with the disclosure process. However, increasing numbers of doctors, including some in...
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What methods can help prevent Oklahoma medication errors?
The hazards of medication error are known to many Americans, including residents of Oklahoma. Medication errors can lead to unwanted complications through no fault of their own. It is essential for healthcare providers and facilities to adopt adequate preventive...
Federal agency finds decline in doctor and surgical errors
As residents of Norman, Oklahoma, who have experienced a painful surgical procedure, may know added discomfort when they discover that further visits to the doctor are required. Suffering a worsened condition subsequent to treatment can be even more worrisome,...
Wrongful death explained for Oklahoma residents
As residents of Norman, Oklahoma, may know, legal action can be initiated against a person or persons whose negligence, or failure to take action, results in the loss of life of one or more individuals. Such cases are brought to court at the discretion of the victims'...
What are the legal rights of Oklahoma nursing home residents?
Various medical or personal reasons could be the cause of a person's admittance to a nursing home. Once admitted, however, residents and their families have the right to expect appropriate medical care that won't result in medical malpractice.According to Oklahoma...
Older and younger patients vulnerable to medication errors
Advances in the development and production of pharmaceuticals has greatly improved the chances of patients who battle a variety of diseases, including many patients in Oklahoma. At the same time, however, these advances have meant that patients face increasing risks...
Woman sues for doctor negligence, claims compensation
Cases of doctor negligence are not new in Oklahoma. In a recent case, a woman is suing her doctors in court claiming in her lawsuit that her doctors failed to conduct necessary genetic testing and therefore were negligent in providing her with proper medical...
Surgical errors can lead to worsened medical condition
When we are sick and visit a doctor, we hope that our illness gets cured by medicine and that we do not have to undergo a complex medical procedure. However, Oklahomans know that this is not always the case. During certain medical complications, surgery is...
The role of the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
Norman, Oklahoma, residents understand that medication errors can be very expensive. Medication could have been administered at a hospital or bought at a pharmacy. At both places, it is the medical practitioners' responsibility to ensure that a patient receives...
Who can I sue when a loved one died from medical negligence?
Losing a loved one due to a medical mistake - something that should have been avoided - can be a heartbreaking experience for an Oklahoma resident. When this happens, family members typically want to punish the offender in order to ensure that justice is served....