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Medication Errors: The Assisted Living Facility Failed to Give My Loved One the Proper Medication

Medication management in assisted living facilities is a critical aspect of ensuring the health and well-being of residents. However, like any complex process involving multiple stakeholders and steps, medication errors can occur. These mistakes can have serious consequences for the residents’ health and safety, highlighting the need for stringent protocols and continuous staff training to…

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Medical Malpractice and Cardiac Catheterization: What Can Go Wrong and What Is Considered Medical Negligence?

For a few decades now, heart disease has been the leading cause of fatalities in the US. Heart diseases cause more than 600,000 deaths every year, followed closely by cancer and respiratory afflictions.   Cardiac conditions mostly stem from an unhealthy lifestyle, with a healthy diet and regular exercise playing an important part in their…

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