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Informed consent is a necessary part of any medical procedure

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized

You were riding your bike when you hit a rough patch on the sidewalk. You were thrown from your bicycle and into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Luckily, the driver was able to stop nearly completely before hitting you. The impact was minor, but you did have broken...

Finding pancreatic cancer early is often the key

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Sep 15, 2019 | Uncategorized

More patients are surviving pancreatic cancer every year. It’s a relief for patients, families and doctors to finally see better success in the treatment of the disease. The survival rate of patients five years after diagnosis is currently about 9%, while in...

Which mothers should worry about infant blindness?

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized

It’s an understatement to say that the final stages of pregnancy can be a nerve-racking experience. Most expecting Iowa mothers that keep their bodies safe for the babies for months are still afraid that something might go wrong during the delivery that could...

Medication errors are more common than you think

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorized

Your focus is likely on recovery when you’re laying in that hospital bed. After all, it’s difficult to get back to work, play with your children or play a round of golf from your hospital room. That means placing your trust in your medical caregivers to...

Heart attacks among most common ER misdiagnoses

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Apr 22, 2019 | Uncategorized

Something doesn’t feel right. Your chest may feel tight and have trouble catching your breath. Suddenly, the pain spreads to your arms and body. These are common symptoms of a heart attack and a frequent reason for emergency room visits. A 23-year study of...

A pulmonary embolism misdiagnosis doesn’t take long to settle in

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

You can attribute breathing difficulties to several diseases and conditions. Even if you were to combine it with massive chest pain and excessive coughing, it can be difficult to narrow it down. At this point, people recommend someone that has these symptoms to go to...

What you need to prove a doctor’s failure to diagnose

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized

Nowadays, there are many proactive measures and screenings doctors perform to catch illnesses, like breast cancer, early. However, even with such advanced technologies, there are still many instances of medical professionals failing to diagnose serious illnesses. Some...

When to Contact a Birth Injury Lawyer

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Aug 21, 2018 | Uncategorized

Though the birth of a baby should be one of the happiest times in the life of a parent, the experience is at times tainted by untoward complications experienced in the perinatal period-that time frame immediately before, during and after the birth of the baby....

29 Million Dollar Medical Malpractice Verdict in Sioux County, Iowa

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Jul 3, 2018 | Uncategorized

Clients who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of others often ask how is such a loss valued. Damages claimed by a family member for the death of another family member are referred to as consortium damages. Consortium is defined under Iowa law...

Did You Know-Healthcare Providers Are Not Required to Disclose Medical Errors or Internal Investigation Results

On behalf of Slater & Norris, P.L.C. | Feb 9, 2018 | Uncategorized

Research conducted by David Lind and the Heartland Health Research Institute corroborates several other studies conducted over the past 20 years that have concluded that medical errors constitute a leading cause of death in the United States and in Iowa. Well in...

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