Picture this: You have a medical condition that requires minor surgery, which the doctor says should be a walk-in/walk-out procedure. However, something goes wrong during the operation, and you find yourself in a worse position than before. You may be a victim of a...
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3 forms of financial abuse that can occur in nursing homes
Nursing home abuse comes in many forms. Some kinds of physical abuse are obvious, and some kinds of neglect may be easier for a facility to hide from family members when they visit to check in on loved ones. Many people focus so much on the risk of physical abuse that...
Why is it so common for doctors to initially misdiagnose cancer?
Cancer comes in many different forms, but all cancer can be life-threatening if not quickly diagnosed and treated. Given how prevalent cancer is, you would think that doctors would always rule it out as a possible cause of patients' symptoms before looking for other...
What is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) exists to compensate those injured by a vaccine. The government created the program in the 1980s to ensure that vaccine manufacturers did not try to limit the vaccines they provide for fear of being sued if...
What are surgical never events, and how often do they occur?
Medical mistakes come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are far more severe than others. Mistakes made during surgery, for example, are often far more dangerous than a mistake during a basic annual physical exam. A surgical error could involve just a tremor of...
Falls in nursing homes can lead to broken hips
Nursing home residents often require assistance with getting around, and many are at an increased risk of falling, which is something that must be considered when their care plan is being established. Proper precautions are imperative for these residents. An elderly...
Can I claim for wrongful death as an unmarried partner?
Marriage is a deeply personal choice. Many couples feel it is an outdated institution that is of no benefit to them. Yet, despite so many people sharing this way of thinking and being happy to live together without tying the knot, the law has not fully caught up. One...
5 real complications from a vaccine
For most people, vaccination is a safe, standard procedure that will prevent more serious illnesses from affecting them. Unfortunately, vaccines are not 100% safe for all people. Even healthy people could be negatively affected by vaccines or face complications from...
Why are doctors required to perform a time-out procedure pre-surgery?
Ask any professional who has to perform highly technical work-related tasks. They'll likely tell you that there's either a step-by-step procedure or game plan they must develop when carrying certain activities out. Surgeons aren't exempt from this. These doctors must...
What are the different types of vaccines on the market?
The benefits of vaccines are widely known, but there are still some questions about them that come up as people try to determine whether they’re going to get them or not. One thing that’s important to know if you’re going to receive a vaccine is what type of vaccine...