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There's no question that spinal cord injuries are life-changing. As with other catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries can impact almost all aspects of life, and it's important to be prepared for numerous changes if you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord...
In an attempt to further reduce injuries caused by slips, trips and falls, the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) announced a final rule regarding industry regulations for Walking-Working Surfaces standards. According to the department, slips, trips and...
Back in March, we wrote about arbitration agreements as used in nursing home admission agreements. Such agreements have been criticized for preventing nursing home residents from seeking just compensation for sub-standard care, and for allowing long-term care...
In our previous post, we mentioned that there is a bill in the Kentucky Senate that would establish a state board to oversee non-nurse midwives who have the credential of Certified Nurse Midwife. The aim would be to establish some sort of regulatory framework to...
Childbirth is a very personal experience, and different people have different preferences in terms of comfort and trust in the process. For most women, delivery in a hospital setting is the most comfortable option, given that experienced medical professionals will be...
As patients, we entrust ourselves to family physicians, surgeons, and medical specialists with the assumption that they have our best interests at heart, that they want to help make us healthy, that they will protect us from that which might harm us....
Early and accurate diagnosis is critical when it comes to effectively treating cancer. Depending on the type of cancer a patient is suspected to have, there are a variety of screening tests that can be used to diagnose the condition. Diagnosis is not only about...
Many people in Kentucky and elsewhere have medical conditions that prevent them from being able to live fully independent lives. State-run care facilities exist to help them live on their own in group homes where professional care is always available. An apparent...
In previous posts, we’ve been discussing the issue of medication errors, specifically medication errors resulting from flaws in digital medication ordering systems. Medication errors, even those stemming from the use of these systems, can occur for a variety of...
In our last post, we began speaking about medication errors and the attempt to address the issue through computerized systems in which physicians send prescription orders directly to pharmacies in a standardized format. As we noted, the technology has been helpful in...
