Hospital visits are often times of vulnerability and trust in the medical professionals providing your care. Yet, even in such settings, negligence can occur, potentially putting your health at further risk. Being aware of possible examples of negligence can help you...
Understaffing of hospitals has served as a major problem for years. In recent years, this issue has come to light in a major, national way. Unfortunately, understaffing leads to a number of other problems which also wreak havoc in the hospital. This can even include...
Like many parts of the country, New Mexico faces a doctor shortage. Rural areas in the state are particularly struggling to attract healthcare providers. Legislators are considering amending medical malpractice laws to attract more doctors to the state. Legislative...
Hospitals and nursing care facilities have a higher rate of fall risks than most other places simply due to the demographic of their clientele. Because of this, it is important for such places to have plans in mind for reducing falls, especially in places like the...
If you have a loved one in hospital care, you expect him or her to receive quality care. Unfortunately, elder abuse and negligence can take form in various ways. To protect your loved one, you have to be able to identify the signs of negligence. Negligence can happen...
Hospital understaffing has been an ongoing issue in the industry for decades by this point. Unfortunately, due to recent circumstances, this issue has only worsened at an incredible pace. Negligence is just one of the many issues tied directly to understaffing, too....
Hospitals have an ongoing issue of overcrowding and understaffing. This has led to numerous problems over the years, such as unintentional neglect from overworked staff. It is important for the advocates of hospitalized individuals to keep an eye out for potential...
Perhaps your elderly mother is living in a nursing home. She has some mobility issues but is healthy overall. Recently, there was an infection outbreak and your mother’s well-being is a concern to you. Here are three of the most common infections in nursing homes...
As a patient in a hospital, you expect the highest level of quality care when you undergo surgery. However, there are many ways that medical staff and surgeons can become distracted or make errors that lead to serious physical complications for you. Some sources of...
In recent years, most branches of the medical field have suffered from an increased issue of understaffing. This has led to issues like hospital overcrowding and staff working long, grueling hours. Unfortunately, these hours affect more than just the staff who suffer...
