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What Is Considered Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes?
Trusting a nursing home with a family member is always a difficult decision. When financial abuse occurs, it can lead to numerous complications. Financial abuse in nursing homes occurs when a person is exploited in any way. There are various times when the victim, often a senior or a person with health complications, may…
Identifying Signs of Medical Malpractice
While healthcare professionals are entrusted with our well-being, errors can occur, making it crucial to identify the following common signs of medical malpractice Lack of Improvement Despite Treatment When you’ve diligently adhered to all suggested treatments, completed prescribed medication courses, undergone necessary surgeries, and your health has not shown signs of improvement, this could…
Steps Nursing Home Can Take to Prevent Elders Wandering
Proper supervision of seniors who are at risk for wandering is critical to protecting them and ensuring their long-term safety. For residents with dementia or other cognitive function conditions, this can be critical to protecting their lives. Yet, there are times when this does not happen, and an older adult is able to elope…
The Role of Communication in Preventing Meningitis-Related Medical Errors
Meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, is a potentially life-threatening condition that demands swift and accurate medical intervention. The lawyers of Julie A. Rice, Attorney at Law, & Affiliates are here to explain how the prevention of medical errors in the diagnosis and treatment of meningitis hinges significantly…