Profemur Artificial Hips Keep Breaking Inside of Patients

Over the past several years, many individuals across the United States had new Profemur artificial hips put in. While they thought that they would be able to gain some of their quality of life back with these artificial hips, the devices broke within a few short years. As a result, some of these patients found…

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Medical Negligence Can Lead to Death for Organ Transplant Recipients

When considering the life-saving potential of organ donations, it is essential for individuals to approach the process with caution and an informed mindset. While organ transplantation has revolutionized medical treatment, cases of medical malpractice surrounding organ donations underscore the importance of vigilance and thorough evaluation. By understanding the potential risks and taking necessary precautions, individuals…

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The Holistic Approach of the Academic Hospital

As more and more hospitals become part of larger conglomerates – owned by an ever-shrinking number of companies – medical experts look to academic hospitals for things like better patient care, improved outcomes, trauma care, and pediatric intensive care. Part of the reason for this is the holistic approach of the academic hospital. Academic medical…

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The “Other” Type of Fatal Brain Injury

A recent article in CNN calls attention to a pair of elite athletes who never met, but who had a lot in common – Catlin, a champion US cyclist, and Ellie, an up-and-coming British snowboarder. Catlin was 23 and Ellie was 18, both were young women, and both suffered serious head injuries during their short…

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Misdiagnosis Mistakes in Emergency Rooms Happen All Too Often

Patients in Richmond have a right to trust that if they need to go to their nearest emergency room, the ER doctors will make the correct diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment. A misdiagnosis can cause a patient to suffer until the accurate diagnosis is made. A misdiagnosis can also mean that opportunity for necessary treatment…

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Nursing Homes and Medicare: Higher Needs Equals Higher Reimbursement

Much discussion in the health care and elder care industry lately revolves around the subject of nursing homes, private equity companies, and Medicare. More specifically, this talk involves the relationship between private equity companies potentially taking advantage of Medicare in order to turn a bigger profit after acquiring a nursing home. Although this is only…

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Private Equity, Nursing Homes, and Decline in Care: The Connection

The stated goal of nursing home and long-term care facilities is to provide attentive care for our senior loved ones and provide them a comfortable place to live in their elder years. Many nursing homes have wonderful reputation for providing this expert care. However, in recent years, as more and more private equity companies acquire…

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Fires Are a Real and Present Danger in the Operating Room

Fires that occur in the operating room are among the most terrifying and dramatic disasters that can happen during a surgery. Though they are relatively uncommon, there are an average of 650 operating room fires in the U.S. annually, which often cause serious injuries and even death to the helpless patient. Operating fires are preventable…

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Medical Malpractice Claims and the Matter of Intent to Harm

In a recent criminal case out of Ohio, a former physician was acquitted of 14 counts of murder after allegedly causing the deaths of his patients by ordering excessive amounts of fentanyl. The case was followed with interest by medical experts, legal professionals, doctors and nurses across the country, as the case raised significant questions…

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What Is a Never Event?

Unless you are a medical professional, you are likely unaware of the term “never event.” Never events in healthcare are exactly what they sound like – events that should never occur; egregious and catastrophic incidents during medical treatment that typically leave a patient permanently injured or disabled, or result in death. Ken Kizer, MD first…

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