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Poor communication the cause of surgical errors

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | Jun 15, 2015 | Medical Malpractice

Arizona patients may have justifiable concerns about medical errors occurring during surgeries. Although mistakes like operating on the wrong side of the body remain rare, a recently-published study found that insufficient communication among health care workers...

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Never events caused by human behaviors

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | Jun 13, 2015 | Medical Malpractice

Arizona patients may know there are certain types of surgical errors that are seemingly avoidable but that unfortunately occur. These errors are referred to as "never events", because they are incidents that should not happen. In order to determine why these mistakes...

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How do birth defects and birth injuries differ?

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | Jun 12, 2015 | Birth Injuries

Sometimes, complications may arise after a child is born. If an infant exhibits abnormal symptoms, it is very important that he or she be diagnosed to discover the cause. Complications may be the result of a birth injury or a birth defect. But in what ways do these...

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Research on the genetic causes of cerebral palsy

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | Jun 11, 2015 | Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice

Arizona parents may be interested in a recent study published in the Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology" that researched the causes of cerebral palsy. According to the study, up to 45 percent of cerebral palsy cases are caused by genetics. The review was based on...

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The increasing use of electronic health records

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | Jun 6, 2015 | Medical Malpractice

In Arizona and around the country, the use of electronic health records has become increasingly popular with doctors and other health care practitioners. They have also had an effect in the courtroom as well, as EHRs are often introduced to demonstrate negligence in...

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The failure to educate surgery patients

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | Jun 4, 2015 | Medical Malpractice

Patients in Arizona and around the country who are about to have a surgical procedure performed often fail to be properly informed about what to expect both during the operation as well as afterwards. Health care providers and medical professionals that do not...

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A brain injury can leave a person struggling with memory issues

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | May 29, 2015 | Brain Injuries

At some point, you may have had the aggravating experience of not being able to remember something. It may have been a person's name, a phone number or some bit of trivia about your favorite movie. But while having the occasional bout of forgetfulness may be...

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Loss of brain mass linked to concussion

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | May 28, 2015 | Brain Injuries

People in Arizona who have sustained severe concussions may be at risk for long-term cognitive impairment, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas studied a group of retired NFL players with a history...

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More about medical malpractice settlements

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | May 21, 2015 | Medical Malpractice

Arizona patients may benefit from learning more about a study that recently reviewed existing trends among medical malpractice lawsuits. Researchers discovered that the majority of the settlements included various nondisclosure provisions, some which actually impose...

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LASIK surgery may prove risky for some people

On Behalf of Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC | May 21, 2015 | Surgical Errors

Those among us blessed with sight know just how important the ability to see is in our daily lives. In fact, our vision plays a part in almost everything we do. As such, having clear vision is highly desirable. Often glasses or contact lenses can satisfactorily...

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