Every physician who plans to practice human medicine after graduation from medical school takes the Hippocratic Oath. They agree to avoid doing harm to their patients above all else and to treat every patient the same regardless of their background or beliefs. The...
Medical professionals have long turned to medication to manage health concerns that people can potentially control using other methods. Medication is a quick way for a physician to defer responsibility for a patient's symptoms while still meeting their obligation to...
The high population density at most nursing homes makes them somewhat dangerous for residents. When there are a lot of people in a small space, illnesses can pass quickly from one person to another. Infestations are also a concern, as pests thrive when there are many...
Medical doctors make mistakes just like anyone else, but the mistakes they make often have devastating consequences for other people. One of the most concerning types of error which may affect millions of patients annually involves a diagnostic failure. Despite years...
Older adults often struggle with the tasks required for daily life. Declining physical ability as people age can make once-simple tasks, like walking to the bathroom to brush their teeth, both challenging and dangerous. Those who have previously fallen may move into a...
You may feel vulnerable when visiting a doctor to discuss your sensitive medical issues. What may make this situation worse is when that same medical professional gives you the wrong prescription during this interaction. Knowing more about prescription errors and why...
Sadly, rampant neglect and abuse exist in assisted living facilities nationwide. When one or both of your parents move into a nursing home, you likely worry about their care and safety. One of the best ways to handle any nursing home complaints your parent voices is...
When an elder loved one requires constant care, the time comes to place faith in the hands of a nursing home. Unfortunately, research by the World Health Organization indicates that 1 in 6 people over 60 experience some form of abuse. While physical and emotional...
When people think of nursing home abuse, images of bruises and bedsores might come to mind, both of which are indicative of possible physical abuse or neglect in a Rhode Island assisted living facility. While physical abuse is certainly a problem in some nursing...
Nursing home abuse happens when caregivers cause intentional or unintentional harm to residents living in long-term facilities. If your loved one lives in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you may frequently check for indicators of physical abuse like bumps,...
