Childbirth is supposed to be a joyful time for parents. Pre-natal care has come a long way in the last 150 years, but pregnancy and birth can still be very dangerous. Obstetricians have not just one life in their hands, but two. Find a doctor you connect with. Some women prefer male doctors and some...
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Since most plastic surgery procedures are paid for out of pocket, many doctors have expanded their practices to include plastic surgery, despite not having specialized in the field. Sadly, this has lead to a rise in plastic surgery malpractice and surgeries going horribly awry. What is Plastic Surgery Malpractice? Plastic surgery malpractice can be defined...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives official approval to a pharmaceutical product based on convincing scientific evidence proving it has benefits. Drug marketing is also strictly regulated so companies do not make biased or misleading claims. Doctors may use a drug for off-label purposes (conditions for which the product is not approved by the...
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...
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?...