Selecting a nursing home that will provide the care your relatives deserve requires research and leg work. This can help prevent the possibility of nursing home abuse and neglect. Look for problems Nursing homes should be transparent and answer questions about care....
The birth of your child is supposed to be an exciting time. You should be able to focus on your child’s health and how you’re going to raise them, but all too often, those feelings of elation are quickly dashed by errant medical professionals whose mistakes cause...
It can be nerve-wracking to undergo a surgical procedure. A lot of us have seen television shows where an operation doesn’t go as planned, resulting in serious harm. Yet, deep down, most of us trust our medical providers. Unfortunately, our trust doesn’t mean much...
Figuring out how to cope with the harm that has been caused by medical malpractice can be overwhelming. You might struggle to conduct daily tasks, such as cooking and cleaning, and you might be incapable of enjoying the things you once loved, like playing with your...
Most people have a lot of trust in their doctor and the medical professionals who support them. Yet, the truth of the matter is that medical malpractice is far more common than many people realize. In fact, some studies have shown that more than 200,000 people die...
You’d think that with the technology at medical professionals’ disposal that error rates in the profession would be extremely small. Yet, this isn’t the case. In fact, tens of thousands of people continue to be harmed each year by errant medical care. Here are some of...
In the United States today, there are staffing shortages in many different industries. Although staffing shortages are critical to many different businesses, it is not always the case that it impacts human lives. However, when it comes to nursing homes, it is sadly...
You may have heard of people “gaslighting” in a personal relationship. Gaslighting happens when one person tells lies in order to make another person question what is real or question their own judgment on a situation. Gaslighting can even lead a person to feel like...
Nursing home abuse can be one of the worst fears of loved ones who have had to place their family member in nursing home care. It is helpful for family and loved ones to be familiar with the different types of nursing home abuse and what to watch for. Physical abuse...
A failure to diagnose can have serious consequences for the victim. It can impact their health, security and, in some instances, a failure to diagnose can be fatal. For that reason, victims and their families should be familiar with what is considered a failure to...
