Have you seen a bed sore? If you haven’t, advanced bed sores are truly horrific conditions that are perhaps the most gruesome example of institutional neglect. However, particularly when there are photographs of a gaping wound on a patient’s buttocks or heels, many of these cases seem to miraculously get get resolved prior to when… Continue Reading
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Families Must Educate Themselves When It Comes To Bed Sores Acquired In A Nursing Home Or Hospital
Posted in Bed Sore Lawsuit, Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, Debridement, Hospital Bed Sores, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Stages of Bed SoresFrom both a medical treatment and legal standpoint, families coping with a situation where a loved one has acquired a bed sore in a nursing home or hospital are quickly faced with difficult questions. Let’s face it, no one expects a loved one to acquire a bed sore. When notice is received, most families are… Continue Reading
Stiffened Joints Or Contractures Can Exacerbate A Patients Risk For Developing Bed Sores
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersToday, David Terry has a great entry on his Nursing Home Abuse Blog regarding contractures and the development of bed sores. Contractures are a medical condition where a joint is held in a fixed position due to the shortening of a muscle or tendon due to stress exerted on the muscle or spasticity (uncontrolled… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Injury Laws
Posted in Assisted Living Facilities, Broken Bones, Choking, Dehydration, Food Poisoning, Malnutrition, Medical Malpractice, Medication Errors, Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Injury, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Subdural Hematoma, Wrongful DeathIn times of need, locating necessary information regarding the legal rights and resources for nursing home patients can be difficult and imposing. In this respect, we are proud to introduce a new resource for patients, families and practitioners looking for a concise compilation of information regarding nursing home laws. Nursing Home Injury Laws, provides every states’:… Continue Reading