Tag: pediatric care malpractice

For many families, Mother’s Day is a celebration of care, protection, and the deep bond between parent and child. When a child is seriously harmed by medical negligence, however, families are often left searching for answers about what went wrong and whether the injury could have been prevented. Medical errors involving children can occur in […]
Medical Malpractice

Recent results from a Duke University study show that foam padding used in baby products often contains known or suspected carcinogens. The culprit? Flame retardant chemicals used to improve fire safety. The study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, tested the toxicity of 101 baby products including car seats, baby carriers, strollers and other products […]

No matter the situation, be it a regular checkup or a medical emergency, when parents take their children to the doctor, they expect them to receive the very best in medical care. Recently, researchers at Dartmouth University published a report suggesting that choices made about the medical care that children receive depend less on patient […]

A new study finds that risks connected to anesthesia in children with pulmonary hypertension remain high, even with the use of new, disease-modifying treatments. The research is an example of information that should likely be shared with a patient to ensure informed consent. A new study is highlighting the need for informed consent. Essentially, informed […]