In a most significant happening recently, Governor Steve Beshear of Kentucky accepted a comprehensive report from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (“CHFS”) on nursing home investigation processes for reporting incidents of neglect or abuse. The Governor directed that the Secretary’s recommendations be immediately…
Well over a million Americans are injured each year by drug errors. A medication error is defined by the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention as “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while…
Most patients are not familiar with the prescription drugs and dosages that should be used to treat medical conditions. That is why we rely on doctors to prescribe the most appropriate drug and in the correct dosage. When we are in the hospital, we also…
Diabetes is a serious problem in the United States. Approximately 7.8 percent of the total U.S. population are affected by this disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, recent studies have shown that early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can reduce the risk of…
When you visit your doctor to obtain a diagnosis for your illness, you trust that your physician will take the time to properly evaluate your symptoms to determine your medical condition. Sometimes a doctor does not provide the standard of care expected within his or…
Medical malpractice is defined as negligence by act or omission by a medical provider where care deviates from accepted standards within the medical community and causes injury to the patient. Death can also occur as a result of medical malpractice. An injured patient can pursue…