Questions and Answers for October 2013

Here are answers to the questions that were submitted to me online for the month of October 2013.

In-Hospital Falls

Many patients who are admitted to a hospital are a fall risk because of an injury, illness or because of medication they must take. Accepted standards of care require hospitals to assess each patient on admission and implement fall prevention measures to prevent injuries to patients. This article discusses published accepted standards of care in place to avoid falls in hospitals.

I initially published this article with my associate, Robert Sanfilippo, in Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy on November 1, 2013

$1,060,000 Settlement on Behalf of 72 Year Old Livingston, New Jersey, Resident Who Lost Vision as a Result of a Stroke Occurring During Surgery.

On September 30, 2013, after a week of trial, I settled the remaining claims on behalf of my client, a resident of Livingston New Jersey who lost vision as a result of a stroke that occurred during prostate cancer surgery.

Questions and Answers Submitted During August and September 2013

Here are the latest questions and answers that were submitted to me online during August and September 2013:

Try to have your heart attacks and strokes during normal business hours...

Here is an interesting article that explains how profit motive and healthcare culture make it more dangerous to go into the hospital during evenings and on weekends.  Click here

Avoidable vs. Unavoidable Pressure Ulcers: A Summary of the Federal Regulations

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers and bed sores, develop in the elderly and infirm when range of motion is restricted and limited. Pressure sores can be devastating injuries, and are frequently the subject of litigation against nursing homes and hospitals. In most circumstances, a well developed plan of care can avoid these complications. This article discusses when pressure sores are deemed preventable under Federal Regulations.

This article was published in Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy  in September 2013.

Here Are Your Latest Questions and Answers From July 2013

I answered the questions below, which were submitted to me online throughout the month of July 2013.