According to The New York Times, drug firms may be forced to report payments made to doctors. This move by the Obama administration could potentially help protect patients from becoming the victim of a medication error. Research indicates that when doctors are provided financial incentives,…
If your loved one is a nursing home patient, and an impacted bowel caused serious injuries, compensation may be available. To see if you have a case of nursing home neglect, you will need to seek legal counsel. Kentucky nursing home abuse lawyers will take…
Thousands of people are injured in truck accidents each year, many of which are preventable, provided drivers develop better safe driving habits. Driver distraction and inattention to blind spots are just 2 of the common causes of truck accidents. Try using these 5 safety tips…
January 25, 2012 – St. Matthews, Ky. – A person was injured in a school bus accident early on Monday morning, January 23.WHAS11 reports that the accident occurred at the intersection of Shelbyville Road and Hubbards Lane. The incident was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m….
If there is suspicion of a nursing home patient having an impacted bowel, a patient exam is necessary. In some cases, a colonoscopy may also be ordered. Failing to report a change in a resident’s bowel movements or not properly treating an impacted bowel may…
When your loved one is a resident in a nursing home, you have certain expectations about the care he or she receives. Not only should nursing home patients receive proper nutrition and enough liquids, but their bladder/bowel movements also should be monitored. If a nursing…