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 Many couples feel it is an outdated institution that is of no benefit to them.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...
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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...
Overworked doctors can easily make diagnostic mistakes
Doctors working in hospitals and private practices often see multiple patients every hour. For each patient they interact with, they have to review medical records, talk with them (and maybe family members), reach a diagnosis and update charts. The pressure that comes...
Is arm pain normal after a vaccine?
The process of getting your vaccine seems pretty straightforward. Yes, the needle hurts just slightly as it enters your arm. But it’s all over very quickly and you head back home, confident that you are going to be safe and healthy moving forward. Later that day,...
Signs of emotional abuse in nursing homes
While many nursing homes provide competent and comprehensive care for their residents, they are many cases of understaffing and abuse. This is often because nursing homes function as a business, and in a bid to cut costs, managers hire less competent carergivers or do...
Are nursing homes “gaming the system” when it comes to ratings?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) use a “star” rating system to indicate whether or not a nursing home is providing quality care to its patients. A single star is the worst possible rating and five stars is the best. As it turns out, however, that...
Missed UTIs, sepsis and medical negligence among the elderly
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is among the most common medical problem adults face. Most people just go to the doctor when they suspect they have one to get a quick round of antibiotics to cure the problem. It’s not so easy, however, for many elderly patients --...
Was your medication error attributable to healthcare information technology?
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PPSA) officials initiated an investigation into the causes of 889 reported medicinal error cases during the first half of the year in 2016. The investigators determined that many of them were attributable to healthcare...