We’d like to think that beauty of our jury system is that it allows reasonable people to hear evidence about a dispute and render a rational decision based upon the evidence presented. After all, the people on the jury are in the best position to render a fair and impartial decision— right? Similarly, if a… Continue Reading
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A Graphic Example Of Nursing Home Negligence: Amputation Of A Leg Due To Untreated Bed Sores
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersOne of the more tragic cases, my office is working involves a woman who developed pressure sores on her heels during an admission to a New Mexico nursing home. Despite the fact that the woman was bed-bound, the facility took virtually no preventive measures to avoid pressure sores. In fact, by the time the staff… Continue Reading
Pressure Sore Video
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersA client emailed me this disturbing You Tube video on pressure sores. The video is graphic, but demonstrates the horrific pressure sores that may develop without proper nursing care. The video has photos of: Pressure sores on hips Pressure sores on buttocks Pressure sores on feet Pressure sores on heels Pressure sores on elbows Pressure… Continue Reading
Whole Foods, Wound Care & ‘Fast Food Nation’
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersThis is not a word association game. This summarizes my day yesterday. A world of extremes. I began my day yesterday going to Whole Foods to pick up a sandwich to propel me on trip to see a client (I hate eating fast food–long before I saw the above movie). The store had just opened… Continue Reading