Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a severe birth injury that occurs when a baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen before, during, or shortly after delivery. This condition can lead to long-term neurological impairments, developmental delays, and, in severe cases, infant mortality. One of the most preventable causes of HIE is the failure to perform a timely…
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy, arising when the body cannot produce sufficient insulin to regulate glucose effectively. While many cases are managed successfully with appropriate medical care, undiagnosed or improperly managed GDM poses significant risks to both mother and child. One of the most severe…
Misdiagnosed appendicitis is relatively common. According to a recent study, between 3.8% and 15% of children admitted to emergency departments at hospitals were misdiagnosed despite presenting symptoms consistent with appendicitis. If your child is one of them, you know that watching your child’s pain get worse until a doctor accurately diagnoses their condition is traumatic…
Imagine rushing your child to the emergency room with severe stomach pain only for the doctors to fail to treat the root cause of that pain in a timely manner. For parents, this can be a nightmare scenario. Watching your child suffer needlessly is something no parent should ever have to experience, but if your…
Prompt diagnosis of pediatric meningitis is essential to your child’s ability to overcome the disease. Unfortunately, meningitis has several symptoms in common with more common and less dangerous diseases, leading to an increase in missed or delayed diagnoses that can impact your child’s life, happiness, and well-being. If their pediatrician doesn’t diagnose or treat your…
Parents trust healthcare providers to care for their children precisely and diligently. However, when it comes to medication, even minor errors can have devastating consequences. Pediatric medication errors—such as administering the wrong medication or incorrect dosage—occur far too frequently, potentially leading to severe harm or even death. Understanding these errors and knowing your legal options…
Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that demands immediate medical attention, especially in children. However, when healthcare providers fail to diagnose or treat meningitis promptly, the consequences can be devastating. These instances may constitute pediatric medical malpractice, leaving families to cope with the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath. Understanding the intricacies of pediatric…
When you take your child to the doctor, you expect their pediatrician to treat their condition and help your child recover from whatever they’re experiencing quickly. When the pediatrician prescribes medications to treat your child’s symptoms, you’re trusting that the doctor knows what they’re doing. Though most physicians prescribe medications that are safe for your…
If you or your child suffered adverse effects from a medication error, you may be able to sue your physician for malpractice. This gives you a chance to recover money to aid in your recovery and to help compensate you for any pain and suffering you experienced as a result of the error. Every case…
Pediatric spinal meningitis is a treatable condition but it requires fast action and a quick diagnosis from their pediatric medical care provider. If your child’s pediatrician misdiagnoses the condition, it can lead to serious and long-term health consequences and complications. Though misdiagnosis can happen, parents and families caring for children with spinal meningitis may be…
