Nursing Home Neglect

In this second installment on brain injuries in the context of nursing homes, we explore various theories of liability.For starters, it is important to understand the legal relationship between nursing home residents and facilities. Most residents sign a contract with...

Perhaps no equipment is as iconic in the medical community as a stethoscope. Traditionally, doctors may have used a stethoscope to listen for cardiac or lung conditions. Yet according to a recent article, the skill and training required to correctly use this medical...

Most people in Alabama would likely say that their parent or other family member played a significant role in their life. As such, they want to return that love and care when a loved one becomes unable to care for him or herself. Unfortunately, many people must...

Is corporate America helping or hurting the issue of nursing home abuse? According to a recent article, the outlook may not be positive.Specifically, the article suggests that nursing homes are increasingly becoming acquired or part of large corporate entities, around...

It may be hard to believe, but nursing home abuse or neglect may affect 10 percent of the elderly population. That rate may be even higher for elderly residents who are mentally disabled or require around-the-clock care. For example, half of elderly Americans with...

Helping a loved one transition to a nursing home or residential care facility can be a difficult process. Thanks to an online rating system published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the process can at least be informed. The five-star rating system...

Readers may associate nursing home neglect or abuse as involving only the actions of medical professionals or other facility staff. However, a recent story illuminates another area of potential abuse at these facilities, brought on by other residents.According to a...

According to a recent report, a medical misdiagnosis may affect most Americans at some point in their lives. In fact, an estimated 12 million patients might suffer from this type of medical harm each year. The findings were authored by an independent team of medical...

If a patient is injured by a doctor’s negligence, he or she may have a legal right to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, patients may not always realize that their condition resulted from a medical mistake or error.For example, some errors might be easily...

A 53-year-old Alabama licensed practical nurse is facing trial on charges of first degree elder abuse and neglect. In the latest update, the nurse recently entered a plea of not guilty.In an interesting twist, the nurse’s alleged wrongdoing may have started...