Perhaps no topic in nursing home litigation is more hotly contested that resident fall cases. At the heart of the issue is really the feasibility of the facility in preventing patient falls. Certainly, this topic will continue to be hotly debated amongst nursing home operators and patient advocates as the rights of the patients are… Continue Reading
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Nursing Home Abuse Blog Readers Highlight Issues Facing Many Patients & Families
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Nursing Home AbuseI am grateful to our readers who continually supply me some great topics to write about. I also receive questions from readers regarding a particular situation they may be experiencing. I try to answer every question I get or direct readers to a resource to get more information. I have put many of commonly encountered… Continue Reading
Are nursing home patients protected under federal law?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions"Are nursing home patients protected under federal law?" -Tom, Edina, Minnesota Although many nursing home patients frequently feel trapped within the situation they are currently in, nursing home patients actually have many rights granted to them under federal law. Federal law empowers nursing home patients to make decisions with respect to their medical treatment… Continue Reading