Birth may be a natural process, but it is one fraught with risk for both the mother and her unborn child. There is a possibility that the mother or the child could suffer a lifelong injury. Birth injuries range from trauma to the eyes caused by forceps to cerebral...
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How common are unnecessary surgeries?
Every medical doctor has to take the Hippocratic Oath as part of becoming a practicing physician. That oath requires that they promise to treat all people, regardless of their background or the nature of the medical condition. It also requires that doctors do no harm...
Did a doctor fail to warn you about the risks of surgery or a drug?
Most medical treatment comes with some degree of risk. You could develop an infection after surgery or have an adverse reaction to a medication. For you to make intelligent decisions about the care you receive, you need to understand the treatment or drugs your...
Should you get a second opinion before getting surgery?
Surgeries are often highly invasive even when they are necessary. As a patient, finding out that you need surgery may be upsetting to you, and that’s not surprising. Surgery often requires you to be put under general anesthesia, and you have little control over what...
5 things to ask your doctor before your surgery
Surgery can be one of the most frightening medical experiences. Regardless of what procedure you need to undergo, there will be risks involved. Having answers to the five questions below can help you make informed decisions about the procedure and possibly reduce your...
Does a second opinion make a difference?
When it comes to your health, you need to know that your diagnoses are correct. When you are misdiagnosed, treatments may not work or provide the benefits that you were expecting. In some cases, you may even get sicker. Health care providers are only human, so there...
How common are allergies during a surgery?
Surgery is different for everyone, and there is a chance that some people could be allergic to the drugs used during anesthesia. An allergic reaction during surgery and the administration of anesthesia can happen, but it’s extremely rare. It happens in approximately 1...
The 5 most common birth injuries a newborn might suffer
Most expectant mothers will tell you that they only want one thing. They want a healthy baby born after a safe delivery. Sadly, labor and delivery remain very dangerous processes despite advances in modern medicine. Although countless issues can arise during birth,...
Can it help to mark your surgical site?
Are you worried about wrong-site surgery? Maybe you know you have to go in for a procedure, and you're concerned that the surgeon may operate on the wrong limb or the wrong side of your body. There are cases of doctors amputating the wrong leg or removing the wrong...
Why do unnecessary surgeries happen?
Modern operations can treat everything from cancer to obesity, but not without some risk. Despite advances in pathogen control and anesthesia, surgery is invasive and dangerous. Given the risks involved with an operation, medical professionals should always explore...