Last week a teen escaped from the Mayo Clinic, accusing the famed center of “medical kidnapping.” According to the report, 18-year-old Alyssa Gilderhus suffered a brain aneurysm over Christmas, at which point she was placed at the Mayo Clinic for treatment. However, over the last couple of years, Alyssa and her family have been unhappyContinue reading “Teen Accuses World-Famous Mayo Clinic of ‘Medical Kidnapping’”
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U.S. Mothers Suffering Preventable Deaths in Hospitals
A recent USA Today investigation found that thousands of women experience fatal or life-changing injuries during childbirth every single year because of a failure on the part of medical professionals to follow proper safety protocols. According to the report, doctors and nurses alike are overlooking necessary steps, putting new mothers at risk of a wideContinue reading “U.S. Mothers Suffering Preventable Deaths in Hospitals”
Personal Injury Lawsuits in Texas: How They Work
Accidents can take place anytime, anywhere. If you are injured in an accident in Texas, there are several important things to keep in mind. Whether you were injured in an accident on your way to work, while dining at a local restaurant, on-the-job, or while out running errands, you may be able to file aContinue reading “Personal Injury Lawsuits in Texas: How They Work”
What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home
Nursing homes are an important staple in our community, as they provide long-term care, attention, and personal care services for seniors. Depending on the facility, these services usually include nursing assistants, 24-hour supervision, physical or occupational therapy, meals, and assistance with everyday activities. Choosing the best nursing home for your loved one is often challenging,Continue reading “What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home”
Why Nursing Home Abuse Incidents Often Go Unreported
It is believed that elder abuse is extremely unreported, making it difficult for us to determine exactly how many seniors are taken advantage of each year. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, only an estimated one in every 14 cases of elder abuse is reported. Other organizations numbers are as high as oneContinue reading “Why Nursing Home Abuse Incidents Often Go Unreported”
Nursing Homes Continue to Push Antipsychotics
A new report published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicates that many U.S. nursing homes continue to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics. While nursing home providers have stated that they have implemented changes in order to reduce the use of antipsychotics among residents, advocacy groups say this is not the case. AntipsychoticsContinue reading “Nursing Homes Continue to Push Antipsychotics”
What to Do if You’re Hit By An Uninsured Driver?
Being involved in a car accident of any kind can be extremely stressful, but even more so if you learn the other driver does not have insurance. If you’ve ever been in a car accident before, you know you typically you end up working with the other person’s insurance company in order to receive compensationContinue reading “What to Do if You’re Hit By An Uninsured Driver?”
North Carolina Nursing Home Accused of Elderly Abuse
A new video released last week shows employees at a North Carolina nursing home scolding a patient for soiling himself and then leaving him on the floor where he had fallen. According to the patient’s daughter, Rebecca Knapton, her 68-year-old father fell and called for help, only to be chided for having an accident. SurveillanceContinue reading “North Carolina Nursing Home Accused of Elderly Abuse”
Nurse Charged in Death of Former Trump Adviser’s Father
Last Thursday, a Philadelphia nurse was charged in the death of the father of President Trump’s former national security adviser based on information obtained from local authorities. According to the affidavit, nurse Christann Shyvin Gainey was charged with involuntary manslaughter, neglect, and records tampering after she failed to give H.R. McMaster Sr. the appropriate neurologicalContinue reading “Nurse Charged in Death of Former Trump Adviser’s Father”
Why Nursing Home Abuse Is a Growing Problem in Texas
It’s no secret that nursing home abuse is on the rise in America, with an estimated five million elders abused every single year. There are several prominent reasons for this increase in abuse, from inadequate training of caretakers to facilities not being able to handle the number of residents under their roof. According to theContinue reading “Why Nursing Home Abuse Is a Growing Problem in Texas”