When undertaking any surgery, doctors must make sure the patient has no dangerous conditions that are “contraindications” – that is, reasons not to do the surgery. This is particularly true with elective surgeries and those which are not immediately necessary.
The importance of checking for contraindications before surgery
Your rights if nursing home issues claim your loved one's life
If your family reached the point where there was no option other than placing a loved one in a nursing home, that beloved older adult probably had significant medical needs. Concerns about mobility, memory or even the need to administer medication can all motivate family members to place a loved one in a nursing home.
Delivery of premature babies in breech or transverse lie
Going through childbirth is a physically traumatic experience. As such, there is always some level of risk involved to both the mother and the baby. However, those risks are exacerbated when there are additional factors at play - such as preterm labor and unusual fetus position.
