Kentucky residents could be among the 700,000 former policyholders to benefit from the $90 million WellPoint Inc.,a health benefits company, has agreed to pay to settle a 2005 class action lawsuit against its subsidiary companies, Anthem Insurance Companies Inc. According to BusinessWire, the lawsuit was…
According to the FDA, about 10% of medical errors result from improper dosing, ordering, or administering of prescription drugs. There are nearly 1.5 million medication overdose cases annually, most of which are preventable. When it’s outside of the realm of doctors and pharmacists, what are…
The dangers associated with drugs with similar names can be lethal. Many drug names sound similar, but that does not mean that they react similarly when taken. A medication error should not be taken lightly, since many instances lead to serious injuries, illnesses, or even…
State officials, advocacy groups, nursing home industry representatives, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are coming together in support of an initiative to decrease the use of excessive anti-psychotic drugs in nursing homes. According to an article by the Lexington Herald-Leader (Kentucky.com),…
A nursing home absolutely can be held liable for abuse if the staff refuses to allow you or another family member take your loved one out for a visit or participate in any other activity. This is considered a type of emotional or psychological nursing…
Whether a physician is on staff or works independently of a nursing home depends on the nursing home. Abuse cases filed against an assisted living facility may center on a doctors’ care or the lack thereof. Louisville nursing home abuse lawyers have handled cases where…