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Covid-19 Lawsuits: Crushing Impact on Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities
Covid-19 lawsuits are having a dramatic impact on Physicians, Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities. Third-party liability lawsuits stemming from medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to plaintiff’s lawyers. In a COVID-19-related lawsuit, we want to help you understand how having the right expert on your…
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Skilled Nursing Expert Witness on: Avoidable Pressure Ulcer Development
OVERVIEW Avoidable pressure ulcer development continues to lead negative health outcomes in skilled nursing facilities. Many of these negative health outcomes can be attributed to medical negligence. The following statistics are in relation to pressure ulcer development: Number Affected: 5 million patients per year. Cost: Pressure ulcers cost $9.1-$11.6 billion per year in the U.S.…
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome – A Surgical Nightmare
Compartment syndrome is a well-recognized complication that occurs in the extremities. However, it can also occur in the abdomen and intracranial cavity. When it occurs in the abdomen, it refers to organ dysfunction caused by intra-abdominal hypertension and is called abdominal compartment syndrome or ACS. Increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) may lead to intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH)…
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Texting and Driving; A Bad Combination
Despite the known risks of texting and driving, many individuals simply cannot resist making their friends and relatives wait until they are no longer driving to respond. While texting is a great way to communicate and keep in touch, even while in a busy meeting, it should be restricted to times when we are not…
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Top 4 Attorney Concerns About Medical Records Part 4: The Electronic Medical Record.
I find this to be the most interesting concern; the electronic medical record (EMR). I find it interesting because the electronic medical record was supposed to solve all the problems in the realm of medical charting and documentation, yet it brought with it a new set of unpredicted issues. Some might say the problems are…
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