January 2013

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My mother went into the hospital for a hysterectomy. While she was recovering, she developed a staph infection, and now she is in the intensive care unit. She may not live. If she dies—and maybe even if she beats the infection—I’m considering suing for medical malpractice. Do I have a case?

Unfortunately, staph infections are somewhat common in hospitals throughout the world, and Kentucky is not an exception. My advice to you is to consult a Louisville medical malpractice attorney, such as those at Gray and White Law. It’s possible that negligence by hospital staff led…

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My mother is in a Kentucky nursing home. The doctors seem to think that they know what is best for her, and I don’t think that they are listening to my mother or to me about her medical care. Who has the right to make medical decisions in a Kentucky nursing home, and what should I do?

In the absence of an emergency, the nursing home resident or the person legally designated by the resident to make medical decisions has the right and responsibility to make medical decisions. Generally, if your mother is legally competent and wants to continue making her own…

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“Deny and Defend” or “Disclose, Apologize, and Offer” in Kentucky?

The University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) has been trying out a unique way of addressing medical errors in its hospitals: own up to the mistake, apologize, and offer appropriate compensation. You read that right, Kentucky. The Michigan Model ScienceDaily discusses the Michigan Model, which…

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Is it possible that my Kentucky doctor missed the signs of a stroke?

It’s quite possible. While there are a few telltale signs of a stroke, many of the symptoms are not remarkable and may be easily overlooked, such as dizziness, a headache, or even a simple upset stomach. Not only is it likely that your stroke could…

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When I was driving home from work yesterday, I got stuck on the highway behind two big rigs that were driving side by side. Don’t they realize how obnoxious this is to the drivers behind them?

Apparently, they do, and they don’t like the situation any more than you do. Here’s an explanation from “TruckerMike” of Trucking Truth: Most trucks have “speed limiters,” which keep the trucks from exceeding a set speed, usually between 60 and 65 miles an hour. If…

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A Misdiagnosed Stroke Can Cause Permanent Brain Injury in Louisville

When most people hear “it’s nothing” from their doctor, they will leave the office feeling relieved. After all, it’s perfectly normal to have a headache or feel nauseated, and just because you were worried that it could be something serious doesn’t mean that it was….

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