Medication errors in regards to children are not just limited to overdoses. There are several other ways that children may be given medications that do not fit the illness for which they are being treated, or just do not work on their smaller bodies. Some…
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…
You may hold your medical team liable in a medical malpractice claim for a complication you experienced after undergoing gastric bypass surgery, if you were not told by your doctor about the risks of the surgery. If you believe your doctor made a mistake that…
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…
It is important to for the elderly, especially those residing in a nursing home, to take good care of their teeth. Unfortunately, many times nursing home abuse stems from the staff’s negligence in taking care of their resident’s oral health. That is why it’s important…
Certain antibiotics are more prone to cause C. difficile colitis than others. The most widely known, clindamycin, is only one of several. Other antibiotics are among the more commonly prescribed. If you suspect that your elder loved one’s colitis has been exacerbated by lack of…