Connecticut Could Do More To Reduce Traffic Fatalities, Report Says
by Gerard McEneryMarch 30th, 2018
Connecticut auto accident deaths have increased over the last decade hitting a peak in 2016 with 311 fatalities, according to the UConn Crash Data Depository. This follows a national upward trend. A new study by the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety estimates $4.9 billion in economic costs from Connecticut auto accidents and says the … Keep reading…
CT Supreme Court Establishes Right To Sue Over Medical Records
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDMarch 27th, 2018
In January, the State of Connecticut’s highest court established the right for patients to sue their health care provider for unauthorized disclosure of medical records. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) empowers the government to issue civil and criminal penalties when confidential medical records are disclosed. This new ruling, which is now law, … Keep reading…
Connecticut Dog Bites: Dogs Can Attack Those They Know
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMarch 24th, 2018
Recently in New Britain, a woman was placed under arrest after her dog attacked four family members. Dog bites can happen more often over the winter season. During these months, we keep our celebrations indoors; and that typically includes Fido, too. In the state of Connecticut, the dog bite law is strict liability. This means … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Noisy ORs Pose Risks For Patients
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMarch 21st, 2018
A noisy workplace can affect performance. You might think of a noisy workplace and think of a roadway construction job site or a classroom. A recent study has established the likelihood for Connecticut medical malpractice errors in the operating room forincrases when it gets noisy. Both surgeons and surgical staff can be distracted by noise … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Tired Nurses Could Make More Mistakes
by Gerard McEneryMarch 18th, 2018
In early January, the American Academy of Nursing released a position statement recommending that nurses get high-quality sleep as a preventative measure for medical errors. Risk of error are 15% higher for those nurses who work evening shifts and 28% higher for those who work night shifts. Patients could be endangered by tired nurses, but … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Board Reprimands & Disciplines Doctors
by Charles B. Price, Jr.March 12th, 2018
The Connecticut Medical Examining Board recently reprimanded one physician and disciplined two others for failing to act in a timely manner, among other things. According to Connecticut medical malpractice law, physicians who deviate from the standard of care and leave the patient permanently injured may be committing medical malpractice. A Waterbury obstetrician was reprimanded by … Keep reading…