Examples of Neglect in Nursing Homes Families Should Watch For
Neglect in nursing homes occurs when staff fail to meet residents’ basic needs, such as providing adequate food, hygiene, medical care, or supervision. Common examples of neglect in nursing homes […]
The Most Common Forms of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
The most common forms of elder abuse are physical abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and sexual abuse. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 1 in 6 people […]
Doctor’s Diagnosis Failure: Can One Sue?
All patients are dependent on medical practitioners to help them navigate through their health issues. After all, the life of a patient relies upon the timely detection of a disease […]
How Much Alcohol Can Bars Serve?
Licensed establishments that serve alcohol in Arizona have a duty to do so safely and responsibly. Bars, restaurants and other establishments are not allowed to serve alcohol to a patron […]
Elderly Neglect and When and How to Report It
Our elderly population should be respected and cared for. As the needs of the elderly become too much for themselves or loved ones to handle, families rely on the care […]
Four Top Common Types of Medical Malpractice
We often assume that a doctor is responsible for saving lives and hence would carry out his/her job correctly. Even so, many medical practitioners can make mistakes due to simple […]
Our Elderly Deserve Better
Our elderly population should be respected and cared for. As the needs of the elderly become too much for themselves or loved ones to handle, families rely on the care […]
How Do I know if My Doctor Did Something Wrong?
Patients rely on doctors for medical care precisely because we don’t have the knowledge or expertise to perform surgery, diagnose disease or provide emergency services. So how can we possibly […]
Doing Our Part to Raise Awareness to Stop Dangerous Practices
Sometimes, it hits Kae Barnes in the most mundane situations, like when she’s taking a shower. She shaves her right leg first, then moves over to her left — and […]
Where can COVID-19 patients go, if not long-term care facilities?
For the Covid-19 patients who are discharged to long term care facilities the question is where can they go? The same holds true for patients who do not wish to […]
The Good Samaritan Order does not shield long-term care facilities from liability
There’s a lot of misconception that Governor Ducey’s Executive Order 2020-7 The Good Samaritan Order shields long-term care facilities from liability arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. However the plain text of […]
Overworked Nurses in the US – a Healthcare Safety Risk
When it comes to the safety of a patient, nurses play a very important role. But what if their own health is neglected? Well, that’s what has been happening for […]
