Not all memory loss in older adults is Alzheimer’s. Until recently only an autopsy could reveal whether the decedent was suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia or some other neurological disorder that causes such profound and deteriorating disorientation. Because diagnosis is so difficult, somewhere between 50–80 percent of dementia in older adults is Alzheimer’s, but the exact...
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Questions You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask Your Doctor If you’re starting a new medication, you’re not alone. About 66% of American adults take at least one daily pill, and just over 50% take multiple medications every day. If your doctor ever wants to start you on a new medication, it’s important that you are an...
When you choose the nursing home that you plan to put your loved on in, only the best will do. It only makes sense that you would want to make sure they will be well cared for, treated kindly, and given as much time and attention as they need. But how exactly do you go...
When a doctor makes an error, the consequences can be life-changing. Nowhere is this more accurate than when it comes to “serious reportable events” (also called never events). These are examples of medical malpractice so severe that they should never have been allowed to happen. But what exactly are never events, and how would someone...
Choosing a nursing home facility for a loved one is an emotional and daunting challenge, but reliable information always helps. Family members armed with a list of observations and what to ask administrators make better decisions. Let’s start with observations. When Entering the Nursing Home Are there handrails along the walls? Are the doorways wheelchair-accessible?...
“Going under” can be nerve-wracking. When the doctor administers anesthetic, you have to trust that they’ll do everything right and that you’ll wake up, safely, in a few hours. Unfortunately, doctors and anesthesiologists self-report thousands of sedative mistakes every single day. Just how common are anesthesia errors? More than they should be. How Often? Typically...
Each year, tens of thousands of Americans seeking medical treatment are hospitalized or suffer other serious injuries due to medical negligence. Preventing these incidents starts by understanding the early warning signs of medical malpractice and knowing which procedures and treatments are most susceptible to medical error. Medication Errors Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a severe and dangerous...
When pursuing a medical malpractice claim, there are certain factors you and your attorney need to demonstrate to make a successful case. Typically, there are four crucial elements which we call “The Four D’s of Medical Malpractice.” Here’s how it works. What Are the Four D’s? The four D’s are duty, deviation from care, direct...