When we place a loved one in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, we expect that staff and administration will do everything in their power to protect them from harm. It is a shocking betrayal of trust to learn a family member has been neglected or...

While most surgical procedures involve a bit of discomfort during the healing process, chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) goes beyond the normal threshold. According to the National Institutes of Health, CPSP is an adverse effect. It is a form of neuropathic pain that...

The first time your doctor mentions your diagnosis, you may have a lot of questions about what this result means for your health and your future. Relying on the expertise of your doctor, you may dismiss you questions and opt to just do what your doctor suggests. ...

When you prepare to give birth in a New Mexico hospital, you may picture yourself having a traditional delivery and leaving soon after with a happy, healthy baby. Not all birth experiences look like this, though. For this reason, it may benefit you to also prepare for...

When an injury or illness strikes, people entrust medical professionals with their treatment and care. In doing so, they often view these workers as infallible – expecting them to maintain perfection in their job performance. Unfortunately, physicians and other health...

While good doctors must have remarkable medical skills, they should also possess other essential characteristics. The better your relationship with your physician, the better your overall health will be. On the other hand, feeling unsure about your doctor's ability...

While prescribing or selling you the wrong medication is the responsibility of the professional, there are things you can do to advocate for yourself and help prevent such errors from happening. Standing up for yourself is the best way to prevent the dangerous effects...

For many people, receiving a cancer diagnosis can leave them feeling uncertain about what to do next. In some situations, a person may have the opportunity to select from more than one form of treatment. In other situations, a doctor may provide only one option, but...

Certain serious medical conditions tend to worsen with time, so timely diagnoses are critical if you wish to overcome what is ailing you or receive a positive prognosis. Unfortunately, medical misdiagnosis is too common across the United States, with research...

Your doctor is a valuable teammate in your quest to be healthier, happier and enjoy all that your life has to offer in New Mexico. Helping your doctor to make accurate assessments of your health and ultimately give you effective medical advice, requires you to be...