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This case emphasizes the crucial role of continuous fetal monitoring and timely intervention during labor, particularly when signs of distress are present.

Timely decision-making in obstetric care is crucial. A delayed C-section resulting in a $120 million malpractice award stresses the importance of prompt action when faced with non-reassuring fetal heart tones.

This article discusses the largest malpractice verdict awarded to an individual over 70 in Illinois, emphasizing the importance of rigorous INR monitoring in anticoagulated patients to avoid severe complications.

The incident reminds us of the severe mental health toll of medical debt and caregiving stress, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support systems to aid caregivers and prevent extreme reactions.

Dr. Stephanie Russell, a pediatrician, recently pleaded guilty to orchestrating a murder-for-hire against her ex-husband, spotlighting the intersections of personal strife, mental health, and professional ethics in healthcare.

In a shocking breach of trust and clinical safety, a nurse in Pennsylvania was convicted of multiple murders and attempted murders for administering fatal doses of insulin, highlighting critical oversight gaps in nursing facilities.