The family of retired Judge John Philips has filed a nursing home negligence lawsuit against Prospect Park Residence alleging the facilities failure to treat the man’s diabetes resulted in his death. According to the lawsuit, the staff failed to provide him with a specialized diabetic menu and failed to administer his insulin on a regular… Continue Reading
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Never Event #3: Poorly Controlled Blood Sugar, Hyperglycemia & Hypoglycemia
Posted in Medical MalpracticeMedicare has determined that complications associated with poorly controlled blood sugar should be included on the ‘never list‘ as they are so easily avoidable that the costs of the treatment should not be permitted to be submitted to CMS for reimbursement. In 2007, there were 14,929 reported cases of poorly controlled blood sugar amongst diabetics… Continue Reading