Most Massachusetts residents either know someone who has had a stroke or know someone with a family member that has had a stroke. When not promptly identified or treated, a stroke can be extremely debilitating. However, the American Stroke Association asserts...
Month: August 2016
Mistaken identity leads to erroneous organ removal
While Massachusetts residents deserve the right to feel safe in the care provided by their medical professionals, the realities of life show that sometimes such feelings of safety are not warranted. A recent report from the Harvard Business Review suggests that as...
What symptoms may signal a pregnancy complication?
Every pregnancy is different. Expectant women in Massachusetts have many things to learn about and pay attention to while carrying their babies. Knowing what is normal and when action is needed can be difficult but that is part of what an obstetrician is supposed to...
Surgical errors more prevalent than originally thought
More and more, patients today are learning that they need to be proactively involved in their health care. Massachusetts residents should always remember they have the right to ask questions and be informed about their care. While things like second opinions may help...