Most Texas nurses would agree that their careers can be rewarding yet challenging at the same time. If a particular hospital ward has many full beds, a nurse’s duties can be stressful. Whether a nurse is tending to one patient or several, she is obligated to adhere to...
Month: March 2021
Bedsores due to nursing home neglect
Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, are common in extended-care facilities and nursing homes in Texas and throughout the U.S. Bedsores should not develop on patients who are living in nursing homes since they are typically a sign of nursing home neglect....
Nursing home negligence suspected after a fatality
In Texas and throughout the United States, many nursing home residents have to wait several days, perhaps, even weeks in between visits with loved ones. It is not uncommon for family members to worry about their elderly relatives, especially if issues arise during...
Never events occur in Texas hospitals
When you entrust your health and safety to a Texas medical team, you can expect certain things. For instance, you can reasonably expect that your doctor, surgeon, nurses, lab technicians and other medical workers will strictly adhere to all state laws and accepted...
Doctor accused of surgical error for surgery on the wrong patient
The reasons for a person to have surgery in Texas are as vast as the procedures themselves, though they all have the intention of improving a patient’s life. If a medical professional commits some type of surgical error, the outcome may be just the opposite, even...