Midwife Medical Malpractice and Connecticut Laws
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDOctober 22nd, 2016
Pregnant women in Connecticut have choices when it comes to obstetric care. They can chose to be seen by a OB/GYN, a medical doctor with specialized training in caring for and treating pregnant women and their babies, or a nurse midwife. According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives, there are many pathways to obtaining midwife … Keep reading…
Prevent Connecticut Auto Accidents By Securing Your Cargo
by Robert Messey, MD, JDOctober 16th, 2016
Debris on United States roadways caused more than 200,000 auto accidents between 2011 and 2014, according to a new study released. Over 500 of those accidents resulted in an accident fatality. The statistics are staggering: Two-thirds of all crashes that involve objects in the road were the result of debris falling off a vehicle. More … Keep reading…
4 Questions to Ask Before Being Treated By a CNA
by Charles B. Price, Jr.October 13th, 2016
Connecticut private healthcare companies, hospitals and health facilities employ 37,000 licensed certified nurse assistants (CNAs). Individual facilities are responsible for conducting background checks and drug tests. The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health does not currently have any drug testing requirements for any profession. A Washington, Connecticut woman was recovering from back surgery and … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Matters of the Heart
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDOctober 10th, 2016
To ICU or not to ICU? A new study shows that when cardiac patients are admitted to the intensive care unit, their outcomes are worse. This study, conducted at the University of Michigan Medical School, studied the 2010 records of over 570,000 patients. The research is insightful. Heart attack patients admitted to a hospital … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Drowsy Driving Causes Crashes
by Gerard McEneryOctober 7th, 2016
A study released recently shows drowsy driving is common and causes Connecticut auto accidents and accidents nationwide. Drowsy driving has not garnered as much attention as drunk driving or distracted driving because is it challenging to diagnose as the cause of accidents. Between 2009 and 2013, 72,000 accidents were cited as being caused by drowsy … Keep reading…
3 Checks To Perform on Your Doctor Before a Procedure
by Robert Messey, MD, JDOctober 4th, 2016
Performing your due diligence before any medical procedure can help prevent a Connecticut medical malpractice case. Not only will it make you feel confident in your doctor or surgeon, but it is also important that you have researched him/her to determine if they are fit to perform the procedure and have a clear record of … Keep reading…