If you are like many people in Massachusetts, you are very concerned about the quality of your health care. You may understandably be a bit worried about the possibility of a medical error happening. Sadly, these events can and do happen every day. Many serious...
Month: September 2016
Massachusetts death brings attention to preeclampsia
Pregnancy should be a happy, healthy experience, and while there are risks, expectant parents trust that their physicians will be ready to intervene if needed. Mass Live reports that this was not the case for one Massachusetts family, who now allege that the death of...
Bariatric surgery: Patients should be warned about vision loss
Doctors in Massachusetts give their clients a lot of advice and suggestions when it comes to managing their weight. One suggestion is to undergo a weight loss surgery, but it is important for doctors to make sure that their patients are aware of all the risks that can...
Brain tsunamis: The after-shocks of head injuries
Brain tsunamis: The after-shocks of head injuries Most people in North Adams have probably heard the term traumatic brain injury. However, a lesser-known phenomenon, commonly called brain tsunami, is gaining more attention in the medical community. According to...
Medical errors: A bigger problem than you think
Medical errors: A bigger problem than you think Most people in North Adams are aware that medical errors happen. They may hear it on the news, or from friends and family who have experienced, or know someone who has experienced, a mistake while under medical...