Legislation has been proposed in Congress to invalidated nursing home arbitration clauses that appear in many admission contracts. The provisions take away the resident's ability to file a lawsuit in court as a result of nursing home neglect or abuse, removing their access to the courts… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
June 26, 2008 | 2 Comments
The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) sponsored a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2008 to increase recognition of this global problem and raise awareness of the factors that can lead to or limit abuse of seniors. The rapid aging… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
June 20, 2008 | No Comments
A Los Angeles hospital and transportation company have settled a California medical malpractice lawsuit filed by a homeless paraplegic man who was discharged in a helpless condition without his wheelchair. The settlement not only provides an undisclosed amount of compensation, but also requires the hospital to… Read More
By Eric Saiontz
June 3, 2008 | No Comments
Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill are conducting a groundbreaking study involving adults with cerebral palsy. The use of water exercises which allow intense movements without straining already sore joints, are designed to help maintain and improve strength, mobility and independence as the adults age. Generally, there… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
June 2, 2008 | No Comments
An article in the Baltimore Sun highlighted several examples of bad care which landed two Maryland nursing homes on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' most recent list of the worst nursing homes in the country. The homes were designated "Special Focus Facilities" because of… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
May 28, 2008 | 2 Comments
According to a report issued this week by Congressional investigators from the Government Accountability Office, state inspectors often overlook or minimize nursing home problems, including cases of neglect and abuse. Problems which pose a threat to residents' health, such as malnutrition, bedsores, over-medication and nursing home… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
May 23, 2008 | No Comments
Many medical misdiagnosis lawsuits are directly attributed a competent doctor who simply failed to give their full time and attention to the patient they were treating. Disorganization, trying to treat too many patients too quickly or simply being lazy can cause a doctor to miss critical… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
May 14, 2008 | No Comments
On Sunday, when families throughout the United States went to visit their mother's in ManorCare nursing homes for Mother's Day, they were greeted with a carnation and information calling them to take action to help improve the quality of nursing home care. ManorCare, which was recently… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
May 12, 2008 | 1 Comment
A new report from the CDC highlights the risks of cosmetic surgery medical malpractice. Three women who thought they were being given a soft-tissue filler injection at a cosmetic clinic recently ended up suffering kidney failure, resulting in hospitalization and dialysis treatment. The CDC has cautioned… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
May 10, 2008 | 1 Comment
The federal government has now made it easier for families to identify some of the worst nursing homes in American while they are researching which facility should be trusted to care for their loved one. Last year, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
April 27, 2008 | 2 Comments