Kentucky lawmakers recently voted against granting legal immunity to Extendicare, a company that has been known to mistreat and neglect the elderly it is supposed to be caring for. The company’s reaction has been to sell off its treatment centers and leave the state. If…
When a nursing home tells you that children and other visitors are not allowed to see a resident, it can be considered nursing home abuse in Kentucky, based on what defines abuse and neglect. You should bring your case to a Louisville nursing home abuse…
Medication errors can occur when there is a dangerous interaction between medications in a patient’s system. If you forgot to inform your doctor about other medications or supplements you were taking and had an adverse reaction to a drug your doctor prescribed, you will not…
You may still file a medication error malpractice claim in Louisville Kentucky if you trashed the medication. Since you can still gain the necessary documentation to prove the medication error, you can file a medical malpractice claim. An attorney should be sought to help you…
Kentucky has passed Senate Bill 115, which requires a medical examination before a patient is admitted into a personal-care home. The medical screening provisions are designed to ensure that individuals will receive the proper care in a facility that is best equipped to meet their…
Other Risks (Continued) Falls are also common in hospitals. Many seniors have mobility problems that often worsen after medication. Falls are a major contributor of injuries and deaths every year. Malnutrition is also common among the elderly. In fact, more than 50 percent of elderly…