Why do only 5% of stroke patients receive clot busting drugs? The National Stroke Association reports that stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and a huge cause of disability as well. And 80% of strokes are preventable! … [Continue reading]
New Case Clarifies Emergency Room Standard in Georgia: What Level of Care are Patients Entitled To?
If you or a family member go to an Emergency Room in Georgia, what level of care do you expect to receive? Some lawyers for doctors and hospitals say that you are only entitled to receive something called "slight care" which is lower than the … [Continue reading]
Tips to Prevent Children’s Deaths from Hot Cars
As temperatures reach 100 (and above) in Macon and around Georgia and other areas of the country, I'm reminded of the dangers posed by hot cars, especially for small children. Consumer Reports has reported that 15 children have already died this year … [Continue reading]
Supreme Court Closes Courthouse Doors to Patients Harmed by Generic Drugs
Karen Bartlett took a generic drug called sulindac that her doctor prescribed to her for shoulder pain. About three weeks later, her skin began to peel off due to a reaction to the drug. She is now left with burn-like lesions over two-thirds of … [Continue reading]
Staph Infections in Hospitals – Keep Yourself and Loved Ones Safe
It is no secret that staph infections are a problem. And in hospital ICUs, about three-quarters of staph infections are methicillin-resistant. So reduction of staph infections is extremely important. Science Daily and the excellent DC Medical … [Continue reading]
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