Patients who are having a medical procedure may hear the healthcare team say they’re taking a time out, which may seem counterintuitive in these situations. Taking a time out isn’t something negative. Instead, it’s a safety pause that’s taken right before a procedure...
A woman who goes into labor assumes that the process will happen without any major issues. Once the woman meets the labor requirements for a delivery in the hospital, she’ll go into the labor unit for an evaluation. She may not leave that unit until after the baby is...
It’s no secret that doctors work long hours, sometimes without much sleep. This is especially true for those who work in emergency rooms and who perform complex surgeries. At some point, the long hours and stress will result in burnout. All doctors are bound by the...
Discovering your baby has cerebral palsy can be devastating as parents. Once you have got past the initial shock of the news, you might start to wonder why it happened to your baby out of all the babies in the world. One question you might have is whether something...
Next time you are in a hospital, look around at the medical team. You’ll probably notice that many of them look tired. It might be the black circles under their eyes that give it away, the half-hidden yawn or just the general air of weariness. But sure enough, doctors...
One of the most common types of medical malpractice is a medication error. If you’re in a hospital setting or working with a healthcare provider, you need to be aware that such a mistake could have severe ramifications. In some cases, patients even pass away due to...
Most pregnant women go through their entire pregnancy without having any major issues. For most of them, prenatal visits start out at every four weeks. As the pregnancy progresses, the visits may become more frequent. The reason for these more frequent visits is that...
Americans are fortunate to live during a time when advancements in the field of medicine regularly save lives and improve patient outcomes. Researchers work tirelessly to develop new drugs that have helped millions worldwide. However, these life-saving pharmaceuticals...
Poor communication is a critical concern contributing to medical errors, compromised patient safety and unacceptable quality of care. Understanding the various ways communication breakdowns occur is essential for patients. Knowing the issues that occur can help them...
Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) are infections that patients contract while receiving treatment for another condition in a health care setting. They can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or other pathogens and aren't present at admission. These infections,...