So much has changed in such a short amount of time. You or your loved one was getting cancer treatment and dealing with all of the health problems caused by the treatment, and then things suddenly and drastically got worse. You or your loved one…
Nurses are a critical part of an oncology team. If you or a loved one has cancer, you may look to your nurse to educate you about chemotherapy treatment, coordinate your care with other professionals, provide you with direct care, and give you the support you need…
Nursing homes employ many different people to care for residents. Doctors, nurses, aides, and others must communicate with one another and with their counterparts when shifts change to make sure that each nursing home resident is safe. Otherwise, miscommunication can cause a serious or fatal…
Brain injuries affect people in very different ways. One way to assess the extent of a brain injury and to measure a brain injury patient’s progress is through the Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning Scale (also known as the Rancho Scale). It was…
After a cerebral palsy diagnosis, there are many treatment options to consider. As a parent, you want to weigh the potential benefits of any suggested treatment before your child begins receiving treatment. Why Physical Therapy Is Important Physical therapy is often suggested for people with…
You know what caused your child’s cerebral palsy. However, you will need to convince the court that negligence occurred before you can recover damages from the hospital, doctor, or nurse who caused your child’s cerebral palsy birth injury. To make convincing legal arguments, you will…