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Anyone who spots such potential signs of nursing home neglect has the legal right to report the situation to staff supervisors, a social worker, the facility administrator, and state and federal regulators.

Earlier, we spent some time discussing the important role that life care planners fill in cases where catastrophic injury took place, covering topics such as the manner in which they collaborate with attorneys in the legal arena, and their expertise regarding Medicare Set Asides. However, the extent of their work spans a larger scope, so we decided to take this opportunity to expand upon this topic and examine other services offered by life care planners.
Cost Analysis and Breakdown
Relying on their in-depth familiarity of medical services, life care planners are able

Many people trust the care of their loved ones to nursing home facilities without giving it much thought. After all, there are safety standards and regulations that they need to follow, right? Well, it might come as a nasty shock for many to learn that while there are certainly standards and laws in place for nursing home facilities, these are enforced weakly and largely toothless.
For example, after much debate that centered on a ban for anonymous complaints towards nursing home facilities, the Attorney General in Pennsylvania recently performed a year-long

During our last post, we went over the main medical technology hazards that can lead to medical malpractice in 2018. This post continues that discussion by highlight additional hazards that the ERCI Institute has identified as the major emerging threats in its annually-published list.
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Missed Alarm Notifications
Alarm notification systems have been increasingly used by healthcare organizations and

Dr. Andrew Sauer and Traci King have worked together for 10 years at Smith Hulsey & Busey.

Whether perpetrated by a patient or as the result of internal bullying by staff, workplace violence against nurses is never acceptable.

The opioid crisis in the U. S. continues to ravage the nation, and it shows no signs of slowing down. According to the CDC, the opioid crisis carries an economic burden of over $70 billion on an annual basis, and about 90 Americans die of an opioid overdose each day.
The opioid epidemic is a complex problem with no simple solution. However, many have shifted their attention to the source of the crisis, or rather to the bigger contributing factors behind the epidemic. Most critics point the finger at the

In personal injury cases where there is a third party responsible for the accident, Medicare adopts the position of secondary payer. This means that Medicare has a vested interest in the expenses incurred by the injured party, both present and future costs. A Medicare Set Aside arrangement is one such mechanism which Medicare relies on to protect its vested interest.
A  Medicare Set Aside is an arrangement where money from a settlement set aside to pay for future expenses that would otherwise be covered by Medicare. This arrangement can be required

When it comes to medical malpractice cases, just like other personal injury cases, the burden of proof lies on the plaintiff. This can be difficult for many, as medical malpractice cases often involve complex medical issues. The fact of the matter is, most people cannot be reasonably expected to wield the robust type of medical expertise required to back up their claims.
This is where medical chronologies can play a pivotal role. A medical chronology is a detailed type of report which illustrates all pertinent information via a timeline. These are

Broadly speaking, medical malpractice is defined as act (or an omission) by a doctor or medical professional which results in or causes injury to a patient. While most people trust the medical professionals around them, the alarming truth is that medical malpractice is not an uncommon occurrence. In this post, we’ve decided to explore some of the main areas where doctors routinely make mistakes or oversights, leading to malpractice suits.
Surgical Mistakes
These types of mistakes usually carry severe implications for patients, and are the exact type of injuries many have in