When Nursing Homes Fail to Keep Seniors Safe
When the decision is made to move an older person to a long-term care facility such as a nursing home, a retirement home or a convalescent center, the expectation is that the needs of a vulnerable family member will be met by a competent, caring and attentive staff. But sometimes elder care facilities don’t [...]
When Surgical Errors are Avoidable
Despite the reassurances a patient may hear when agreeing to undergo a medical surgical procedure, it’s difficult to not be concerned about the margin for error. Part of the considerations for any surgery is the risk that procedure carries with it and some of those risks are unavoidable. Clearly most surgeons do take their [...]
Unexpected Death Takes a Toll on Survivors
Death is a natural part of life, it’s something we all experience sooner or later. The pain of such a loss can be overwhelming. Even when the death of a loved one is expected due to illness or aging it is still a challenge to get through. But when it happens unexpectedly and as [...]