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At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration relaxed training requirements for nurse's aides, drastically reducing mandated training hours for certification. New Nurse's Aides Training Poses Safety Risks Nursing homes around the country have...
Medical experts suspect that 1 in 20 patients who visit the doctor for illness experience a misdiagnosis or lack of diagnosis for his or her condition. Diagnostic Errors Put Patients at Risk Medical illnesses and diseases that are misdiagnosed or go undiagnosed put...
National traffic reports for 2019 show a drop in fatal car crashes compared to 2018 in nine out of 10 regions in the country. Traffic Fatalities Drop in 2019 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT),...
Slip and fall accidents caused by costumes, yard decorations, dim lighting, and spooky special effects are a leading cause of injury on Halloween. Homeowners may be liable for fall injuries that occur on their property. Beware of Halloween Falls Halloween is the one...
Cameras can help detect and deter abuse in nursing homes. Nursing home staff members are significantly less likely to mistreat residents when they are aware of video monitoring. When abuse is detected, video cameras provide invaluable evidence. Daughter Catches...
Psychological injury is defined as some type of mental impairment or dysfunction caused by a physical injury, an act of violence, or a traumatic event that results in mental harm. Psychological Injury Some types of accidents or traumatic incidents result in physical...
A new law allows non-combat servicemembers to file medical malpractice claims and recover compensation for their losses from the federal government when they are injured by military healthcare provider negligence. Impact of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act...
Post-traumatic vertigo is a balance disorder that often occurs after a head or neck injury. The condition is common among victims of car crashes, slip and fall accidents, and sports injuries. For some people, symptoms persist for weeks or months after the trauma. For...
Defense medical exams are undertaken by doctors hired by the defendant to investigate and, possibly, undermine a plaintiff's case. If the case does not settle, it is highly likely that the doctor conducting the medical exam will testify against the injured party....
Diagnostic errors are common in pediatric practices with rates as high as 62% in some areas of practice. Pediatric Diagnostic Errors According to recent studies in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, diagnostic errors commonly occur within the practice...