The decision to place a loved one in a skilled nursing home is often a difficult one. Families often experience emotional turmoil when making this decision to place their trust in strangers. An outward appearance of a facility is not always an accurate reflection of...
Medication errors are preventable events due to the inappropriate use of medications. Medication errors that cause harm are called preventable adverse drug events. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than 100,000 U.S. reports each year associated...
Medical malpractice suits are filed in every state in association with many different types of medical treatments. In fact, even healthcare providers know the importance of holding other healthcare providers and institutions accountable for dangerous errors and...
Medical errors are one of the top three leading causes of death in the United States. A misdiagnosis can lead to improper care, unnecessary treatments or medications, and a lack of care for the condition one is suffering from. When one visits a medical professional,...
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...