When you go to the doctor or are sick enough to need to visit the emergency room, you hope getting medical help will put you on the path to recovery. You want your doctor to find out what is causing your illness and help you feel better soon. However, doctors...
Year: 2021
Elder abuse is a rising nursing home issue
You may have felt relieved when you were able to help your elderly parent transition to a Texas nursing home. You no doubt worried about the change as well. Knowing that you can’t be with your loved one 24/7, you have to have a certain amount of trust for his or her...
Judge rules medical malpractice caused veteran’s injuries
A man filed a lawsuit against a U.S. Veterans’ Administration medical center. Though not filed in Texas, the claim was pursued after the veteran in question suffered a serious infection following a hernia operation. The surgery took place in 2015, after which the...
The 5 Rs help to prevent nursing negligence
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...
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...
Technology can prevent dangerous medication errors
Medication can save or greatly improve a person’s life. However, that same medication can be dangerous if taken incorrectly, which can sometimes happen if a Texas pharmacy dispenses the wrong medicine or wrong dosage of a medicine. Fortunately, technology exists that...
Woman says grandmother was victim of nursing home negligence
As people in Texas age, they often need more help with their own care. Many of them require the level of assistance that only professionals can provide, so their loved ones may choose to have them live in a nursing home. While this is typically a beneficial...