Kentucky, like much of the United States, has had a steady increase of residents contracting COVID-19 in early 2021. Now, 10 months into the coronavirus pandemic, more than 300,000 Kentuckians have had COVID-19. Nearly 3,000 of those have died from the virus....
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How often does doctor burnout contribute to medical malpractice?
The last nine months have been extremely difficult for doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, they have been seen many patients suffer and die because of the virus. They have had to put in long hours to treat patients and...
What to look for in a nursing home
Every parent wants to provide the best childhood they can for their children. Each parent wants to keep a roof over their kids' heads, food on their plates and teach their children how to be independent adults. However, there comes a time where children become...
What happens when medical tests produce false negatives?
Over the last eight months, medical professionals worked diligently to test and treat Americans across the United States. However, there was a learning curve to provide and process different types of Covid-19 examinations. Many experts agree that testing is better now...
What are the risks behind video healthcare visits?
Telemedicine is on the rise across the country as more hospitals adopt virtual visits, where patients communicate with their doctors through the computer instead of a hospital room. It's an easy alternative than bringing more patients into a hospital, where they may...
Staying connected with loved ones in nursing homes
It’s been a difficult 10 months for nursing home residents in Kentucky – and their families. The ongoing health crisis has limited in-person visits. At times, families only have been able to call their loved ones in nursing homes. Sometimes, they have been able to see...
Misdiagnosis spreads among Kentucky hospitals
Recently, a union student was incorrectly quarantined from friends and family after a severe diagnosis in Appalachian Regional Healthcare. However, the patient ended up being cleared of the potential infectious disease and begun new treatments. Health Commissioner,...
Delaying treatment could lead to malpractice
Due to the recent pandemic, many healthcare professionals and experts recommend not coming to the hospital unless it's completely necessary. There were situations during the peak of the pandemic where patients were turned away due to occupancy or lack of symptoms. It...
Some risks accompanying surgery are unacceptable
Any time a Kentucky resident is in line for a surgical procedure, there is a great deal of paperwork to be completed prior to the actual surgery. A significant portion of it is devoted to what is known as informed consent, which may be defined as the patient's...
Prescription mistakes can warrant a medical malpractice claim
Kentucky residents who seek treatment from a medical professional or go to a pharmacy to get a prescription should be cognizant of the possibility that a medication mistake will lead to injuries or death. This is a form of medical malpractice that should be addressed....
