Medicare patients who go to rehabilitation hospitals and centers have a high rate of preventable injuries caused by improper care and treatments. Rehabilitation Injuries can be Prevented A recent report from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services shows that 29 percent of patients in rehabilitation facilities sustain injuries caused by improper treatment, and
According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins University, surgical “never events” (those mistakes that should never occur in surgery) happen at least 4,000 times a year in the United States. The data, which was published in Surgery, revealed that more than 80,000 “never events” occurred between 1990 and 2010. The study also revealed the following startling information: Approximately 39
n Home health care has become an increasingly attractive and viable health care option for millions of elderly, sick, and disabled persons throughout the country. In-home health care allows patients to remain in the comfort of their own home while receiving the necessary medical care and personal assistance that they require. Most home health care
Cerebral palsy is a medical condition that can affect sensation, muscle control, head control, walking, muscle tone, coordination, balance and cognitive functioning. The most common causes of cerebral palsy include genetic abnormalities, low birth weight, premature birth, and infection. Cerebral palsy may also be result of a brain injury suffered during childbirth, including the misuse of forceps or vacuum
Hip and knee replacement systems are one of the most popular medical devices used today. Each year, more than a million Americans receive an artificial hip or knee replacement. Despite the popularity of hip replacement systems and the commonality of hip replacement procedures, however, the number of complaints regarding metal-on-metal hip implants continues to soar.
Medical malpractice happens anytime a doctor, nurse, hospital, or health care provider fails to adhere to the appropriate standard of care and a patient is injured or dies as a result. Medical malpractice can happen in a number of situations, but new data indicates that most medical malpractice claims against primary care physicians are a result
A tracheotomy or tracheostomy is a surgical procedure, whereby a doctor opens up the windpipe, or trachea. A tracheotomy may be performed for several reasons, including a blocked windpipe, a swollen windpipe, severe injury to the neck or mouth, paralysis of the throat muscles, or a tumor. Tracheotomies should only be used in critical situations, however,
A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure, whereby a doctor opens up the windpipe (or trachea) in an emergency situation. A tracheotomy may be performed for several reasons, including a blocked windpipe, a swollen windpipe, severe injury to the neck or mouth, paralysis of the throat muscles, or a tumor. There are two types of tracheotomies. One type
Medical malpractice is when a doctor or other medical professional injures a patient due to negligence. When you seek medical care, there is an expectation that you will be treated according to accepted standards of practice. When your care deviates from these standards and results in injury, you may be entitled to compensation for injuries suffered
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