It is something most people never think about because they speak English, but when someone who does not speak English goes into surgery, there is always a fear they have no idea what is about to happen. This is horrible. Every person who seeks healthcare in New York...
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Month: November 2018
Can going to the hospital harm my health?
You probably go to a New York hospital to get better. You expect to go in, get well and leave. For some people, though, this is not the case. They go in and get sicker or experience complications due to the environment. Forbes explains that hospitals have various ways...
4 common medication mistakes doctors make
Medical malpractice lawsuits are, unfortunately, common throughout the country. In a recent case, one woman with undiagnosed glaucoma was able to successfully sue her doctor for negligence. There are many ways doctors and nurses can be negligent on the job. Mistakes...
Nursing home staff careless and ignorant in implementing safety
Selecting a nursing home in New York is often no easy process for families who are concerned about the wellbeing and care of their elderly family member. Often, many families pour hours into comparing their options and visiting facilities to determine which one is the...
Women should work with their doctor to prepare for childbirth
When a woman is preparing to give birth in New York, it does not matter if it is her first pregnancy or if she has given birth before, each birthing situation can be very different and require both mental and physical preparation. What many women fail to recognize is...
Being a supportive caregiver to a family member in a nursing home
When you collaborate with other family members to decide how to best care for an aging loved one in New York, chances are each of you spend considerable time weighing your options for the most comfortable and compassionate care. When you settle on a nursing home as...
Why do prescription errors happen in a pharmacy?
Medical malpractice in New York can be more than surgical errors and incorrect diagnoses, although both of those issues are very real problems. Prescription errors are another common mistake that while seemingly innocent by its name, can be extremely dangerous to you...
Who can administer medications in a nursing home?
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home in Queens is no doubt a difficult one, yet one you make with their best interests in mind. You may not have the time nor the expertise to provide them the care they need (such as ensuring they take any medications...
Reviewing the clinical indicators for a C-section
If you have recently experienced childbirth, then you know firsthand the toll that it can exact on your body. Typically, you are willing to endure the ordeal due to the outcome it produces. Yet oftentimes, delivery complications can easily lead to injuries to you...