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Failure to Treat or Stabilize in a Hospital SettingA physician or hospital failing to properly treat or stabilize a medical condition is a common medical error. When an individual seeks treatment, the hospital physician will typically make a differential diagnosis. This is the systematic way that a physicFetal DistressFetal distress is a term used to describe any situation that results in negative impacts to fetal health status. Fetal distress can be evaluated by the mother as a decrease in felt fetal movements. If a mother’s “water has broke,” and the fluid is stainedFetal Heart Rate Monitoring and Fetal DistressFetal heart rate monitoring is performed to monitor fetal distress. It lets a medical professional monitor a baby's heartbeat in the uterus, including during labor.Food PoisoningIf you think you or a loved one have been a victim of food poisoning, make sure you note/document the following items:Where food was purchased/consumed (restaurant, supermarket, company or church event, etc.) Date and time if known Food responsible if knoGangreneAny injury can result in tissue death or necrosis. Gangrene is a type of necrosis, but on a larger scale. Gangrene results from tissues losing access to nutrient and oxygen supplying blood circulation -- commonly in extremities such as fingers, toes, handGastric Bypass SurgeriesGastric bypass surgeries, also known as bariatric surgery, are a treatment for individuals in need of radical weight loss. The types of surgical procedures done in gastric bypass severely limits the amount of food a person can eat. Doctors usually only peGeriatriciansGeriatricians are doctors that specialize in treating seniors and helping them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Geriatricians usually have their initial training in family medicine or internal medicine. The specialization of a geriaGood Samaritan LawsGood samaritan laws are in place in all states to encourage people to help others in the case of emergency medical situations where trained rescue personnel have yet to arrive. Good samaritan laws protect people from civil liability for injuries when an aGuillain-Barre SyndromeGuillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is also known as acute idiopathic polyneuritis, infectious polyneuritis, acute inflammatory polyneuropathy, and acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. GBS is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves specifGynecologistsGynecologists are doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating problems of the female reproductive system. This specialization often comes paired with obstetrics, which is the medical care of a woman during gestation. OB/GYNs also are concerned with