Nursing home abuse or neglect is an unfortunate occurrence that some Kentucky residents may have to deal with. The Administration on Aging states that there are several signs to look for when keeping an eye out for potential abuse in...
Read More From wrong-site surgery to a doctor error involving prescription medication, medical professional negligence takes many forms. In Pikeville, and across the state of Kentucky, victims of medical malpractice and their loved ones may have to endure a number of devastating...
Read More About one out of every 20 patients in hospitals nationwide come down with infections acquired during their stay, states Consumer Reports. This especially includes those undergoing surgery, since patients are particularly vulnerable during the procedure and recovery. If you are...
Read More You may be among the minimum of one in twenty patients who seek care and are misdiagnosed at outpatient facilities, according to Medscape. Doctors make a diagnostic error with about 12 million patients each year, half of whom may suffer...
Read More Suspicious deaths in nursing homes often go undetected The number of autopsies performed in the United States has drastically dropped since the 1970s. In Kentucky nursing homes and in elder care facilities across the country, the lack of investigative measures...
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