Vulnerable elderly and disabled individuals living in nursing homes across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania deserve the best possible care, but many nursing homes and their staff fall short on the care rendered to this defenseless segment of the population. Nursing home abuse is not uncommon, unfortunately, as was seen this week when a male nurse was charged with assaulting two elderly female residents in a Westmoreland County nursing home. Authorities say that the nurse, Jacques Wagner, RN, “admitted to being alone in a room with the two residents when he touched them sexually.” Wag ..read more

The Army and Navy clash in an annual football tradition here in Philadelphia. But the bringing together of the Army and Navy does not always have pleasant results. In fact, a Navy spouse who gave birth at an Army hospital was recently awarded nearly $25 million because of the major, permanent kidney damage she suffered there. She and her husband prevailed in a medical malpractice lawsuit they filed against the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The woman was there in July of 2013 to give birth to a daughter. The baby was born at 1 a.m. Just two hours later, the wom ..read more

Pharmacists have a legal duty to warn customers about the potential risks involved in taking certain medications. This is a crucial aspect of providing safe and effective pharmaceutical care and protecting the health and well-being of patients. In this blog, we will discuss the legal duty of pharmacists to warn customers about the potential risks involved in taking certain medications. Duty to Warn Pharmacists have a legal duty to warn customers about the potential risks involved in taking certain medications. This duty is based on the principle of informed consent, which requires that patient ..read more

Sepsis and infections are serious health threats that can develop in hospital settings. They are caused by bacteria or other pathogens that enter the body and cause inflammation and tissue damage. Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to organ failure and death. Infections can also lead to serious health problems, especially for patients who have weakened immune systems. In this blog, we will discuss the steps medical professionals and hospital staff members can take to prevent patients from developing sepsis or infections in hospital settings. Hand hygiene One of th ..read more

Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects a significant number of elderly individuals in the United States. According to the National Council on Aging, one in ten Americans over the age of 60 will experience some form of elder abuse, and nursing home abuse is a common form of this mistreatment. Nursing home abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Physical abuse includes any non-accidental physical force that causes injury or harm, such as hitting, pushing, or restraining a resident against their will. Sexual ab ..read more

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care and causes injury or harm to a patient. While most healthcare providers strive to provide the best possible care to their patients, there are certain factors that may increase the risk of medical malpractice. One factor that may increase the risk of medical malpractice is inadequate training or education. Healthcare providers who have not received proper training or education may be more likely to make errors or mistakes that could result in harm to a patient. This is particularly concerning in fi ..read more

Pharmacist malpractice refers to a situation in which a pharmacist fails to meet the standard of care owed to a patient, resulting in harm to the patient. If you believe that you or a loved one has been the victim of pharmacist malpractice in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to seek compensation. Here’s what you need to know about building a pharmacist malpractice case in Pennsylvania. What is the standard of care for a pharmacist in Pennsylvania? The standard of care for a pharmacist in Pennsylvania is the same as it is for any healthcare provider. This means that a pharmacist must exercise ..read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of healthcare, including the way that doctors diagnose and treat patients. While AI has the potential to greatly improve healthcare outcomes, it is important to consider how it may also impact failure to diagnose rates among physicians. What is failure to diagnose? Failure to diagnose refers to a situation in which a healthcare provider fails to identify and correctly diagnose a medical condition in a timely manner. This can have serious consequences, as a delay in diagnosis can lead to ..read more

A heart attack is a medical emergency. To ensure a patient experiencing a heart attack receives proper care, physicians must recognize the signs of an attack when one occurs. Unfortunately, sometimes patients don’t receive the care they need because negligent doctors fail to diagnose their heart attacks. There’s also evidence to suggest that female patients may be victims of this form of negligence more frequently than male patients. According to research presented at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2021, chest pain is misdiagnosed more often in women than in men. In a statement, study author Dr ..read more

If you’ve been the victim of a healthcare professional’s negligence, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your medical bills and other such losses you incurred due to their carelessness. You can pursue the compensation you’re owed by filing a medical malpractice claim with the insurance of the negligent doctor or healthcare facility. If they won’t offer a fair settlement, you can sue, seeking damages in court. Be aware that the insurer of a negligent party in these circumstances won’t be inclined to pay you what you’re owed necessarily. Their goal may be to minimize your payout. If ..read more