Trevor Noah, a respected writer and comedian best known for hosting The Daily Show, has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital and a surgeon at the facility. The suit is related to a procedure Noah had that the lawsuit states caused permanent and...
When you helped your loved one transition to a nursing facility, you may have worried about the quality of care that he or she would receive. You have a right, of course, to reasonably expect that quality care will be provided on a daily basis. Sadly, this is not...
There is a lot of money to be made for owners of nursing homes. However, great responsibility also goes along with owning a nursing home facility. Owners must be always aware of serious issues and take action to prevent harm to residents. When the owner of a nursing...
Medical malpractice is a complicated issue. Patients and their families put a lot of trust in doctors and health care facilities when undergoing treatments. When a child is involved, as in this case, the results of improper medical care can be particularly hard for...
Going to the dentist causes many people to feel anxious, especially when one must undergo a serious procedure like dental surgery. Most dental surgeries go as planned, although the patient may feel some pain and deal with a recovery period. But on occasion, a serious...
When a family faces the difficult decision to place their loved one in a nursing home, they may do some research in an attempt to find the best facility. While many nursing homes advertise excellent care, that care is not always provided. Some families even experience...
Hurricane Ida caused many people to evacuate from their homes. This included residents of several nursing homes on the Gulf Coast. While the facilities have been inspected for safety, hundreds of residents have yet to return to what most consider home. Families are...
Doctors have a responsibility to treat patients with proper care, which includes diagnosing conditions in a timely manner and providing the appropriate treatment. When this doesn’t happen, the results can be serious. Doctors are human, and errors do sometimes occur....
During pregnancy, many parents feel nervous or anxious about the birth of their child. These are very normal feelings and are usually unfounded as most childbirths happen without serious issues. But, on occasion, things do go wrong. Every birth is different, and...
There are certain expectations a family has when they choose to place a loved one in a nursing home. This is never an easy decision, but it’s often a necessary one. Families expect their loved one to receive the best medical care and to have access to knowledgeable...