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The Pathway Before the Tragedy
Read more: The Pathway Before the TragedyWhat the Lindsay Clancy Case Is Teaching Us About Postpartum Patient Safety As the Lindsay Clancy trial nears its conclusion, much of the public conversation has centered on one question: Was Lindsay Clancy psychotic when she killed her three children? The experts disagree. Defense psychiatrists have testified that Clancy experienced postpartum psychosis and bipolar illness.…
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Before the Crisis: Why Postpartum Support Must Come Early
Read more: Before the Crisis: Why Postpartum Support Must Come EarlyMy goal is to help mothers seek support earlier, understand postpartum warning signs, and feel empowered to speak up when something is not right. Postpartum care does not end when a mother leaves the hospital. The days, weeks, and months after delivery are still part of maternal healthcare. A mother may be home with her…
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Were You Told There Was Not Enough Evidence to Pursue Your Healthcare Case?
Read more: Were You Told There Was Not Enough Evidence to Pursue Your Healthcare Case?Were you told that it might cost more to pursue your case than the case may be worth? Did an attorney decline to represent you, but you still have questions about what happened during your healthcare experience? Not everything requires an attorney. But everything requires an understanding. Even when legal representation is not available, you…
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Callaway Case Watch: When Miscarriage Care Becomes Emergency Care
Read more: Callaway Case Watch: When Miscarriage Care Becomes Emergency CareWhat a Federal EMTALA Complaint Raises About Patient Safety in Texas *This article discusses allegations contained in a pending administrative complaint. The allegations have not been established as final findings. Why This Case Deserves Respectful Attention This case deserves attention, but it also deserves care. Keierra Lynn Callaway has spoken publicly about experiencing pregnancy loss,…
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Patient Safety Starts With Understanding
Read more: Patient Safety Starts With UnderstandingKnow Your Diagnosis. Know Your Provider. Ask Better Questions. When people think about patient safety, they often think about hospitals, doctors, medications, procedures, and medical errors. But patient safety also starts with something very simple: Understanding. Understanding your diagnosis.Understanding your treatment plan.Understanding who your provider is.Understanding what questions to ask.Understanding what should happen next.Understanding when…
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Preeclampsia Awareness Day: Ask the Question, Know the Signs, Protect Your Life
Read more: Preeclampsia Awareness Day: Ask the Question, Know the Signs, Protect Your LifeEvery year on May 22, we recognize World Preeclampsia Day, a day dedicated to helping families understand the warning signs of preeclampsia and the importance of early action. The Preeclampsia Foundation’s awareness work encourages women and families to recognize symptoms early and contact their healthcare providers when something feels wrong. At Joydrop Wellness, this message…
