Call Today For A FREE Consultation
401-354-7233
More than 1.5 million people currently reside in nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This growing population, partly due to the aging baby boomer generation, has led to an increase in nursing home abuse and neglect....
Medication errors can occur in various forms, such as prescribing the wrong medication, dispensing the wrong dose, or administering a drug at the incorrect time. Understanding the causes of these errors can help patients protect themselves from the serious impact of...
Patients place immense trust in their medical team when undergoing surgery, expecting competent care and diligent supervision. Still, situations can arise where an attending physician fails to adequately supervise residents in surgery, potentially leading to medical...
Patient abandonment is a serious kind of medical malpractice that happens when a healthcare professional ends the doctor-patient relationship without reasonable notice or a suitable alternative for care. This abrupt termination of care can lead to the worsening of the...
A cancer diagnosis is the last thing someone wants to receive from their doctor. People typically prefer to have minor infections or treatable injuries rather than cancer. After all, cancer is notorious for being a leading cause of death. The treatments used to battle...
Emergency rooms are often the point of entry to the hospital for patients. Some people go to the hospital because their primary care physician recommends it. Not everyone can wait to see their family practice doctor. Someone involved in a car crash or who collapsed...
Surgery is often the best treatment available for certain medical conditions. It may be the only option for certain maladies. Patients who undergo surgery have to put their full faith in the medical professionals providing their care. The vast majority of surgical...
Spinal cord injuries are among the most feared injuries people can develop. The average person cannot imagine living their life without full control of their body. A spinal cord injury disrupts the brain's ability to communicate with the body below the injury site. A...
Healthcare professionals have numerous tools that their disposal. They often work with corporate medical practices or hospitals where they can refer patients to specialists. They may have access to diagnostic equipment and rehabilitative facilities. Additionally,...
One of the basic functions that a medical professional provides for their patients involves prescribing medications based on their health concerns. There are prescription medications that can help people lose weight or control their blood sugar as well as medications...