Connecticut Auto Accidents: What To Do When You Live Out of State
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJuly 5th, 2017
Connecticut auto accidents occur whether you are on a major Interstate highway like 95, 91, or 84; a fast-moving thoroughfare like the Merritt Parkway, Wilbur Cross Parkway, or Berlin Turnpike; or a back road through a rural community. Questions may arise if you live outside of Connecticut and got into an accident while traveling through … Keep reading…
Are You Taking Illegal Cancer Drugs?
by Gerard McEneryJuly 2nd, 2017
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun to hold drug companies accountable for what it called “cruel deception.” More than 65 product manufacturers (14 companies) claim that their drugs can diagnose, prevent, and cure cancer. Products that were targeted claim the following: Cure cancer Shrink malignant tumors Miraculously kill cancer and tumors Selectively kill … Keep reading…
Connecticut ER Wait Times: The Shortest & Longest
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJune 29th, 2017
It is no doubt that when a patient visits their local Connecticut emergency department that wait times can sometimes be quite long. There are many reason why this may be the case including an understaffed ER or many patients triaged ahead. The CT Post reported wait times across the state. For broken bones, Connecticut … Keep reading…
New Initiative Aims To Reduce Medication Errors
by Charles B. Price, Jr.June 26th, 2017
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced an initiative to reduce medication errors by half in the next five years. The Food & Drug Administration reports that one person dies each day and 1.3 million people are injured nationwide from drug errors. Medication errors can be considered Connecticut medical malpractice if the error leaves the patient … Keep reading…
Connecticut Bike Accidents: Preventing Injury
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJune 23rd, 2017
A recent study has shown that those who bicycle to work tend to have lower risk of developing new diseases. We may see more cyclists on the road and they have the same rights and must follow the same rules as cars and trucks. Connecticut law states that motor vehicles must provide 3 feet of … Keep reading…
Spring 2017: How Did Connecticut Hospitals Rank?
by Gerard McEneryJune 20th, 2017
The Leapfrog Group released its hospital rankings focused on transparency, quality and safety in the U.S. healthcare system. The scores were based on how well each hospital kept its patients safe from infections, injuries, errors and accidents. Last fall, Connecticut hospitals ranked 36 nationally. This ranking period we are down two spots to number 38 … Keep reading…