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When doctors fail to diagnose pancreatic cancer

You depend on your doctor to make an accurate diagnosis when something feels amiss. When he or she fails to do so, it may have a significant impact on your ability to make a full recovery. Pancreatic cancer has long been tough to detect. However, when doctors fail to diagnose, ...
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How do doctors treat internal bleeding?

During an automobile accident, victims may sustain various injuries, such as internal bleeding. For serious forms of trauma, those injured must receive proper treatment, especially if they have grounds for a personal injury suit. WebMD breaks down medical options for addressing internal bleeding and abdominal pain. Those injured should know all their ...
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Lyme disease and misdiagnosis

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that spreads to humans from the bite of a certain species of tick. It is treatable with antibiotics, but if left untreated, it can cause severe long-term health issues. Lyme disease misdiagnosis occurs in one of two different ways. Doctors either misdiagnose Lyme disease ...
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What should I know about meal and rest breaks?

Understanding your rights as a worker in the state of Oklahoma is paramount. You may be wondering if state or federal law requires your employer to provide you with mandated rest or meal breaks while you are on the clock. The reality is that neither federal nor Oklahoma law requires ...
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How much do motorcycle accidents cost?

The lack of safety features, speed and lighter weight compared to other vehicles on the road are among the factors that result in catastrophic motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma. If you or a loved one sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash, the damage might be extensive. Recovery often becomes a long-term ...
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How do surgical errors happen?

A surgical error is something that happens during surgery that should not have happened. It could include a range of things, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving a tool behind in your body after surgery. Surgical errors almost always occur due to human error, according to Baylor ...
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What is the right of way for pedestrians?

It is the job of everyone using the roadways to look out for the more vulnerable. Pedestrians are always the most at risk for serious injuries in an accident. To keep them safe or yourself safe if you are walking, you need to understand the right of way laws. According ...
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What are possible benefits from a second opinion?

Many Oklahoma residents have a doctor they frequently visit and trust for their diagnosis and treatment. It is natural not to second guess your doctor’s judgment. Still, in situations where your doctor has diagnosed you with a major disease or life threatening condition, you could benefit from seeking out a ...
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What interview questions may indicate discrimination?

Workplace discrimination can take many forms. In fact, employers do not have to hire you and then mistreat you for you to experience discrimination. It can happen during the job interview itself when an employer presents you with a question that seems inappropriate or even discomforting. You might receive these ...
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Special requirements guide severance agreements for those over 40

A termination can be an emotionally charged event for any employee. However, a severance agreement can make the parting easier for all concerned. If the departing employee is 40 or older, the severance agreement must contain precise wording and adhere to special requirements in order to be enforceable. About the ...
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