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• Will Someone Take Responsibility for Medication Errors?

  Thousands of times a day a patient is injured due to a medication error.  In many cases the patient tragically dies.  We have seen this happen with blood thinners (Coumadin, Lovenox & Heparin), antibiotics (Gentamicin, Vancomycin,…

• Trial of a Medical Malpractice Case

  New to our website library is "Trial of a Medical Malpractice Case" authored by Tom Williamson.  Unlike automobile injuries, medical malpractice cases are less likely to settle and more likely to go to trial.  In…

• Half of Pediatricians Would Refuse to Admit Medical Mistakes

  A recent study reports two very alarming malpractice statistics: Approximately 7% of all hospitalized children are victims of medical malpractice often due to medication errors. Only 50% of pediatricians would admit to the mistake. "Pediatricians would…

• Deficiencies at 90% of Nursing Homes

  Nursing home inspectors find deficiencies at over 90% of U.S. nursing homes.  The rate goes up to 94% at for-profit nursing homes.  Federal Medicare and Medicaid regulations require nursing homes to meet certain minimal standards.  For…

• Coumadin: Serious Side Effects and Patient Education

  Patients prescribed Coumadin (Warfarin) must have periodic lab tests to prevent serious side effects including internal bleeding.  When a a patient is prescribed Coumadin the doctor should order frequent laboratory test to carefully determine the…

• Majority of ER Patients Leave Hospital Confused about Treatment and Medications

  According to a study, the vast majority of emergency room patients are discharged from the hospital without their diagnosis, treatment, and medications being adequately explained to them.  They are particularly at risk for medication errors…

• Woman on Cell Phone Crashes Into Police

  A Virginia Beach woman faces reckless driving charges after crashing into a police cruiser.  According to the Richmond Times Dispatch, the trooper had stopped another vehicle for speeding when the woman driving while talking on…

• Nursing Home Arbitration Act

  Call this one small and overdue step to protect nursing home patients.  The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Fairness in Nursing Home Act.  If it becomes law, the Act will protect victims of nursing home abuse…

• Reporting Medication Errors

  Are you a victim of a medication error?  If so, the attached link may interest you.  The dangers of medication errors are so serious that the FDA has asked consumers and health care professionals to…

• Department of Justice Investigation of Virginia Mentally Disabled Training Center

  The Richmond Times Dispatch just reported on its website that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating possible civil rights violations at the Central Virginia Training Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.  The center serves close to…

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