Month: September 2016
Medication errors shouldn’t ever happen
In our previous blog post, we discussed how medications that sound alike or are spelled alike can lead to medication errors. That is only one of the errors that can occur when a patient is…
Read MoreSound alike drug names can cause serious issues
Some drug names sound alike or are very similar. This makes it possible that patients will receive the wrong medication because of the similarities. That simply isn’t acceptable. In 2001, the United States Food and…
Read MoreIt’s hard to keep on truckin’ when you have sleep apnea
In a 2010 speech to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, administrator Anne S. Ferro shared the FMCSA’s statistic that three out of 10 truck drivers suffer from mild to severe sleep apnea, a disorder…
Read MoreFailure to diagnose or treat can be difficult to prove
You trust your doctor to take good care of you. When you went into his or her office with complaints associated with a medical issue, you probably expected the doctor to make a diagnosis and…
Read MoreSteps to take when you suspect elder abuse
While it may be distressing to consider and upsetting to discover, elder abuse in retirement homes can be overlooked due to a loved one’s deteriorating mental condition or inability to communicate as a result of…
Read More5 signs of nursing home neglect
As family members age, they may develop health conditions that leave them unable to live on their own. Without the ability and training to house and care for them in your home, you may have…
Read MoreHere’s what truck drivers should be doing to avoid truck driver fatigue
Most drivers here in South Carolina and elsewhere can remember a time when they got behind the wheel despite being so tired that they hardly remember getting to their destinations. This feeling is dangerous enough…
Read MoreSeeking compensation takes a lot of work
In our previous blog post, we discussed how patients can help to prevent medication errors. If you recall, we covered how important it is for you to let your doctor know everything you are taking,…
Read MoreDon’t fall victim to medication errors
Medication errors can be deadly. That is one reason why you should make sure that you know about what medications you are taking, why you are taking them and the prescribing information about each one….
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