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5 Ways to Promote Patient Health

May 17, 2016 /

Electronic Medical Records, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse

Alarming data recently revealed medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. In response, a post by FeirceHealthcare’s Ilene MacDonald highlighted areas in which healthcare institutions should focus to promote patient well-being and curb medical malpractice. They are as follows: 1. Foster a culture that makes the prevention of patient … Continued

May 12, 2016 /

By Adam Taranto

Electronic Medical Records, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medical Case Review, Medical Expert Witness, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Misdiagnosis, Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse, Over Prescription

Medical malpractice is the third leading cause in American deaths. Researchers at Johns Hopkins estimated that more than 250,000 deaths occur every year as a result of medical error, which is attributed to systematic problems like poorly coordinated care. Malpractice insurers and medical specialty groups are digging through thousands of closed medical malpractice claims that … Continued

May 6, 2016 /

By Adam Taranto

Blog, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Misdiagnosis, Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse, Trial Attorneys

A new study reveals medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. This statistic is particularly surprising, as ‘medical error’ is not listed as cause of death on death certificates or in official cause of death rankings. Still, medical errors kill 251,000 people annually, an alarming 9.5% of deaths each … Continued

October 9, 2015 /

By Adam Taranto

Blog, Medical Case Review, Medical Expert Witness, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse, Trial Attorneys

The executive director of the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities stood before a legislative committee in Frankfurt, KY, last month to petition what she explained as overly strict enforcement of nursing home regulations. She argued that Kentucky nursing homes were too often cited for not meeting regulations, which encouraged excessive litigation in a legal … Continued

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