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When something goes wrong during a surgical procedure, surgeons and doctors are obligated to disclose errors to patients and relatives. When they fail to do so, patients can suffer serious illnesses and injuries – some of which can be fatal.   The most common surgical errors, according to Patient Safety Primers, include:   Operating on the wrong side...

If a doctor, nurse or other trusted medical professional engages in sexual misconduct with a patient, this crosses not only ethical boundaries that might land them before the state medical board, but can also lead to civil liability. And those civil claims aren't limited to the physician. They can be filed against the doctor's employer...

If you're in a situation where you have some power to choose your physician or your treatment plan, it's best to weigh the pros and cons. Not every doctor is right for you or your family. A doctor who once met your needs may no longer be in the best position to do so. An...

A Place for Mom recently reported the 5 most common infections in the elderly. It's an important topic and comes at a critical time for both the nursing-home and health-care industries. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports patients suffer more than 1.7 million hospital-acquired infections each year, resulting in 99,000 deaths. Many...

Having a loved one in a nursing home is a stressful situation for friends and family members. Nursing homes are entrusted with the care and protection of elderly adults who are unable to meet their daily needs. This makes them vulnerable and can lead to many different types of abuse. Friends and family members can...

There are many risks faced by residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. For those with complicated medical conditions or compromised immune systems, bacteria can be among the most dangerous of these risks. Bacteria are common in any healthcare setting. The intense cleaning products and sterilization procedures used in these facilities are important sanitation...

A controversial new working paper looks at the potential dangers of naloxone use as the nationwide opioid epidemic continues to kill more victims than auto accidents. Researchers found opioid-related emergency room visits and opioid-related theft cases both increased in states that have passed naloxone access laws, while opioid-related mortality did not decline. The hardest-hit area...

Sedating difficult residents or those with dementia has become a serious issue in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities nationwide. The misuse of antipsychotic drugs is also on the rise, according to a recent report by CNN. Overmedication is often a sign of nursing home neglect in Mobile. With an emphasis on reducing abuse and enhancing...

Perhaps never before have drivers had so many distractions behind the wheel. Of course, food and drink, radios, children and pets have always been potential risks, as long as cars have been around. The biggest change has been technology, in particular smartphones. Now, the latest road distraction, an in-car application for placing food orders and...

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, becoming a better driver doesn't often rise to the top of the list. But the truth is Alabama motor vehicle collisions remain a leading cause of accidental death among adults, and it's worthy of our attention and commitment to do better. Risks are highest for drivers ages 16 to...