If you have recently found out you are pregnant, you may have already begun thinking about the prenatal care you will be receiving. Finding a reliable, thorough and committed OB-GYN in Massachusetts is imperative to the health of you and your baby. At Donovan...
Month: June 2017
The effects of brain injuries
When you or someone you love suffers a brain injury, it can be a scary experience. At Donovan, O’Connor & Dodig, LLP, we understand that knowing more about the situation and learning what to expect after the injury can help to put you at ease. This type of...
Water park fun can mask hazards
Water parks can make for refreshing family fun on a hot summer day. After all, who doesn't love the thrill of speeding down a twisting slide and making that huge splash into the cool water at the end? That's why approximately 85 million people visited the nation's...
Preventing nursing errors in hospitals: part 2
A person in a Massachusetts hospital may have many more interactions with nurses than with doctors during the stay. A previous blog post discussed simple ways these medical professionals can prevent harm to patients. According to Nurse Journal, another essential...
Preventing nursing errors in hospitals: part 1
People in Massachusetts may have heard of the Hippocratic Oath, which refers to ethical standards that doctors should follow. Health care providers, including nurses, are bound by legal requirements, as well. Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information...
Preeclampsia and the risk of stillbirth
Despite advances in prenatal care, stillbirths are an ongoing tragedy for mothers in Massachusetts. Unfortunately, the causes of many stillbirths are poorly understood, and there is little conclusive research on the topic.March of Dimes reports that 23,600 babies are...