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Study Found Medication Errors in 1 out of 2 Surgeries

Researchers from the anesthesiology department of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) observed 277 random procedures for seven months there and found that half of all surgeries involved some kind of medication error or unintended drug side effects. Of these errors, more than one-third resulted in harm the patient. In 1999, the Institute of Medicine identified medical […]

Accused Drunk Driver Arrested in Crash that Killed 20-Year-Old Glendale Man

In Arizona, it seems as though drunk drivers have dominated headlines in recent years. It’s no longer something that drivers must beware of on weekends, holidays, and late at night. It’s happening in broad daylight, in the middle of the week, and in unexpected ways. The most recent surprise came this past Wednesday, on Veteran’s […]

Group Home Abuse: Why is a Developmentally Disabled Adult at Higher Risk

Caring for a loved one with a disability can be extremely difficult. It may require constant supervision and attention that you can’t always provide. This is why many families in Arizona turn to group homes to help care for their developmentally disabled adult loved one. It’s not an easy decision. In fact, it can be emotionally […]

What is Placenta Accreta?

Placenta Accreta is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that occurs during pregnancy. Instead of the placenta attaching just to the wall of the uterus, the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine lining and becomes firmly attached. Typically the placenta detaches from the uterine wall after childbirth, but with the placenta firmly attached, this can […]

Nursing Home Residents Fall Victim to Financial Abuse

For families with a loved one in a nursing home, they often worry about their loved one falling victim to physical abuse. This is a valid concern and one that should be taken very seriously, but what’s not often considered is the potential for other types of abuse, such as financial abuse. A nursing home […]