A breastfeeding mother should be very careful to avoid a medication error if her doctor prescribes her a medicine. If a doctor doesn’t take care to make sure the dosage is correct or that the medication is safe for a nursing mother, the results could…
Motorcycles are fun but are very dangerous to drive. They offer no protection from the elements, which make injuries and deaths from motorcycle accidents very common. Statistics show that motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in an accident than car drivers are. Motorcycles…
C. difficile colitis is inflammation of the colon and is common in nursing homes where elderly patients are treated with antibiotics. In some cases, neglect may exacerbate the symptoms of colitis. If you suspect neglect or abuse, contact a Louisville nursing home abuse attorney immediately. …
Oral health is a serious concern for many elderly people living in nursing homes. As people get older, they are more susceptible to dental conditions that if left untreated by nursing home staff, can become worse. If a nursing home employee fails to notice or…
Nursing home neglect comes in many forms — just ask a Louisville nursing home neglect lawyer. When evaluating a nursing home in the Louisville area, a serious consideration should be whether the facility has an efficient evacuation plan practiced and in place. This is of…
According to the FDA, about 10% of medical errors result from improper dosing, ordering, or administering of prescription drugs. There are nearly 1.5 million medication overdose cases annually, most of which are preventable. When it’s outside of the realm of doctors and pharmacists, what are…