Once you have decided to follow through with putting your loved one inside of a nursing home in New York, you may feel a sense of urgency to continue to protect his or her well-being. At Futterman, Sirotkin & Seinfeld, LLP, we understand the hesitations that...
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Month: May 2019
Getting prepared for a surgical procedure
When people first receive word that they need to have surgery, the initial thought may be daunting and unsettling. As they proceed with their treatment plan, people should be in regular communication with their health care provider in New York to receive information...
What are the signs that your loved one is being mistreated?
When you make a decision to place your loved one in a nursing home facility in New York after considerable thought, you are turning the care of your family member over to highly trained staff who are committed to patient safety, happiness and well-being. Guaranteeing...
Physician burnout a factor in medical malpractice
With medical errors contributing to so many deaths, you may wonder how this happens. Doctors go through years of intense education and must follow so many laws. What is causing so many harmful and deadly mistakes to occur?Common reasons include poor communication...
Man suffers permanent paralysis at the hands of hospital staff
Because understanding medical conditions and being able to make correct diagnosis requires both knowledge and experience, many patients in New York rely heavily on their health care provider to be able to do just that. When they are experiencing an injury or...
Pros and cons of cameras in nursing homes
For many families in New York and around the country, the need to provide care for an aging relative can be a source of concern. On top of finding a facility that offers the level and type of care needed for a loved one's situation, there can be worries about the...
Report exposes reasons for maternal mortality
Residents in New York who are expecting a new baby or who have a pregnant family member have good reason to be concerned about the health of not just the baby but the mother as well. While pregnancy and childbirth are normal events, they can expose babies and mothers...
Incompetence and surgical errors
There are countless reasons why surgical errors take place, but in this post, we will take a closer look at incompetence. Unfortunately, incompetent surgeons and medical professionals have caused many people to suffer serious injuries over the years, including fatal...
What should I look for in a nursing home?
If you're considering nursing home care for a loved one, it's important you choose wisely. While you expect a facility to offer quality care to residents, this is unfortunately not always the case. Asking the right questions is crucial in this case, and...
How can hospital workers protect patients from pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a very serious infection of the lungs that can cause significant illness in certain patients. Accordingly, it's imperative that hospital workers take the proper steps to prevent the spread of illness-causing agents when treating patients. The Association...