Articles, tagged with "obstetrician", page 1

Medical Malpractice

Why Nurses Might Fail To Notify A Doctor That Baby Suffers From A Placental Abruption

23rd February 2011
There are several types of mistakes medical staff make when faced with an expectant mother experiencing a placental abruption. The reason that an abruption of the placental is so dangerous for the unborn child is that is can greatly lessen the amount of o...
Author: J. Hernandez

Legal

Malpractice Lawsuit Against Physician For Failing to Diagnosing Premature Membrane Rupture

08th January 2011
Premature rupture of membranes is a situation where the amniotic sac ruptures before labor. When a physician that determines that a mother has suffered a premature rupture of membranes the medical community normally concurs that the treating doctor ought ...
Author: J. Hernandez

Medical Malpractice

Doctor And Nurse Settle Legal Action After Letting Fetal Distress Deteriorate And Unborn Child Dies

09th July 2010
Several problems can develop in the course of a pregnancy. One complication that is extremely dangerous and needs prompt action is fetal distress. Fetal distress commonly occurs after the unborn baby's oxygen supply is somehow cut off. Fetal distress is o...
Author: J. Hernandez