If you believe that your Louisville pharmacy mistake was an accident waiting to happen, you’re probably right, according to your pharmacist. A study recently published in U.S. Pharmacist discovered that over 80% of pharmacists believe the risk of dispensing errors is actually increasing, despite industry efforts…
There are three types of potential Kentucky nursing home abuse cases that residents and their loved ones must know about. Specifically, nursing home residents in Kentucky and across the United States may be at risk of suffering from physical, emotional, or financial abuse. While the potential…
For most of us in Kentucky, music has played an important role in our lives. When we were children, we heard nursery rhymes and lullabies. As teenagers, the music of certain artists resonated with us as we went through tough times with our parents and…
The University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) has been trying out a unique way of addressing medical errors in its hospitals: own up to the mistake, apologize, and offer appropriate compensation. You read that right, Kentucky. The Michigan Model ScienceDaily discusses the Michigan Model, which…
When a natural disaster such as a hurricane or a tidal wave threatens a community in Kentucky, and authorities recommend or order an evacuation, is this decision really the best for all of the residents? According to Senior Housing News, recent reports say no. Research…
Every day, we put our lives into the hands of doctors. We trust that they will listen to us, care for us, and will know what to do when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, doctors are just as human as we are—and if they are not…