Psychological abuse - nursing home abuse part 3
In a previous post, we mentioned that psychological abuse is one of the most prevalent forms of abuse found in nursing homes. According to statistics from the National Center on Elder Abuse, as many as...
View ArticleWhat is neglect and how prevalent is it in nursing homes? Part 4
According to a publication by the National Center on Elder Abuse, you are the victim of neglect if the employees at your New York care facility refuse or fail to provide for your basic safety,...
View ArticleRecent case highlights sexual abuse in nursing homes - Part 5
A Bronx certified nurse aide was recently arrested and accepted a plea deal for sexually assaulting one of his patients in a case that highlights the growing problem of sexual abuse in nursing homes....
View ArticleFinancial exploitation of the elderly in nursing homes – Part 6
In previous posts, we have discussed the types of abuse that take place in U.S. nursing homes, as reported to the National Ombudsman Reporting Service. In this final chapter of our series on nursing...
View ArticleWhat happens in a medical negligence lawsuit against a hospital?
If you believe you have been injured by the negligent acts of a hospital employee in New York, you may wonder how a lawsuit against the hospital might proceed. While every case is different, your case...
View ArticlePreventing surgical errors in the O.R.
Surgical errors are a major cause for concern in New York and in states across the country. According to a study performed by Johns Hopkins University, at least 4,000 mistakes occur in the operating...
View ArticlePotential effects of maxillofacial dental errors
Dental errors are a type of medical malpractice that focuses on injuries patients sustain during treatment by dental professionals. Patients can sustain these injuries during almost any type of...
View ArticleDoctors often wrong about baby size
When a baby is suspected of being large, it is known as macrosomia or Large for Gestational Age, states Macrosomia.com. The condition is often formally diagnosed when a baby weighs more than eight...
View ArticleShoulder dystocia birth injuries
As we mentioned in a previous post, shoulder dystocia is a serious birth injury associated with the vaginal delivery of large babies. The March of Dimes states that it usually occurs when a mother’s...
View ArticleCesarean sections often negligently performed
Cesarean sections are a type of surgery used to deliver babies if they cannot undergo a vaginal birth, or if mothers electively choose to deliver in this manner. While C-sections are regularly...
View ArticleWhat are drug interaction injuries?
Before you take any medications, it is essential that you learn whether or not those medications can have potentially negative interactions with each other and anything else you put in your body. If...
View ArticleAlarm fatigue contributing to deaths in hospitals
Hospitals use a wide array of alarm systems to help alert healthcare workers to potential problems with patients. These can include heart rate monitors, ventilators, and blood oxygen monitors....
View ArticleWoman dead after New York hospital allegedly misdiagnosed her
When New York residents seek medical attention at a hospital, they reasonably expect to receive at least a minimum standard of care. However, this is not always the case. According to a study in the...
View ArticleAre nursing home cameras legal in New York?
If you have a loved one who lives in a New York nursing home or other type of care facility, you may be wondering about things you can do to ensure that your elderly patient receives the best possible...
View ArticleMammogram errors can cause misdiagnosis of cancer
Mammograms are a diagnostic imaging tool that medical personnel use to detect and evaluate changes in breast tissue that may indicate cancer is present or may be present in the future. These procedures...
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