When you begin to consider the possibility of finding a nursing home facility for your loved one in New York, it is not uncommon to feel uneasy and even anxious. After all, you will want a facility that meets your requirements and is capable of providing the level of...
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Month: March 2019
Getting to know your medication
When you get sick and turn to your health care provider for help, you expect him or her to thoroughly research your condition before making recommendations for treatment. However, equally as important as a correct diagnosis is making sure you understand the medication...
When a child’s brain is injured due to hospital negligence
There are so many examples of hospital negligence, and we have covered many of these issues and the consequences of these incidents on our blog. Unfortunately, some can be particularly tough, such as those which involve young children. From newborns to teens, children...
Dealing with depression over a birth injury
Patients are injured in hospitals in countless ways, from surgical errors to mistakes involving prescription medication. Some, such as birth injuries, can be particularly devastating. Birth injuries can create problems for mothers, as well as their partners and the...
3 signs you should seek a second medical opinion
Even when you feel fine, submitting to a medical examination can be intimidating. If you are in pain, though, having a successful medical visit can seem nearly impossible. Still, you must advocate for your own healthcare. If your regular doctor is not providing the...
The influence of patients on preventing prescription errors
When emphasis is focused on preventing medical errors in New York, many people discuss what doctors, nurses, staff members and other health care professionals can do to eliminate the risks of injuring a patient. However, people seeking medical care also uphold some...
The price of fines for nursing home violations drops
Nursing homes in New York are under the obligation to treat their patients with respect while offering high-quality care. However, there are undoubtedly times when caregivers and staff members neglect to uphold the promises they have made to residents and their...
Why do hospitals hide medical errors?
If you have ever had an issue with a medical error in New York, you may have discovered the hospital was somewhat secretive and pushed you to avoid getting anyone from the outside involved. This is a common practice with hospitals when it comes to medical malpractice,...
Can medical tests produce false results?
You put a lot of trust in your doctor and other medical providers when you go to them looking for answers to your health problems. Many times as part of the diagnosis process, you will undergo testing. You probably also place a lot of faith in these tests and that...
What are the risk factors for shoulder dystocia?
While giving birth to a baby in New York is much safer today than it was 100 years ago, birth injuries can and do still occur. One such injury is shoulder dystocia, and according to American Family Physician, it is one of the most frightening emergencies that can...