December 2012

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Communication With Alzheimer Patients’ Families Questioned

A new study published on November 13 in the online Journal of Applied Communication Research found that families of Alzheimer’s patients may not always be getting accurate information from nurses and other health care workers at Alzheimer’s care facilities. The study found that some nurses…

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What the Brain Suffers in Shaken Baby Syndrome

“Shaken baby syndrome,” or SBS, doesn’t sound as horrible as it is. The caregivers who are guilty of SBS aren’t, in general, horrible either. What gets into them, Kentucky? What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), SBS is child…

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My mother had a stroke the day after she left the hospital. Could I have a Louisville medical malpractice case?

It’s possible. Unfortunately, many stroke victims are misdiagnosed, especially if they are under fifty or are not considered high-risk. Patients who report feeling dizzy or fatigued may be given prescriptions for pain medication or vitamins, only to suffer a stroke in the next few days. …

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It’s a No-Brainer, Kentucky: Diagnosing Traumatic Brain Injury Early

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can lead to permanent disability or even death. In the United States, about 1.7 million people each year suffer a TBI, and TBI contributes to nearly one-third of the injury-related deaths in this country. According to the Centers for Disease…

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Did Medical Negligence Cause Your Family Member’s Bain Injury in KY?

If your loved one is suffering from an incapacitating injury, you likely spend your days thinking about how much you love them, and how you can make them as comfortable as possible to aid their recovery.  However, your thoughts may quickly darken when you discover…

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My sister is living in a nursing home outside Louisville. Lately when I’ve visited her, she seems “out of it”—like she’s drugged. I’ve asked her caregivers about it, and they say it’s probably just the pills she’s taking for her dementia, but none of her medications has ever affected her like that. Does it make sense for me to get a lawyer?

I would! The staff may be giving her something to keep her from being too much of a bother to them. If you are considering hiring a lawyer, Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform suggest that you prepare in the following way: Keep a journal, and…

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