Six Connecticut Doctors Disciplined by Medical Board
by Gerard McEneryAugust 11th, 2016
The Connecticut Medical Examining Board recently reprimanded six physicians for endangering patients and falsifying medical records. 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 Norwalk physician had his ability to prescribe painkillers limited by the board for … Keep reading…
Back to School Tips for Connecticut Parents
by Charles B. Price, Jr.August 8th, 2016
Connecticut parents are thrilled as the start of the new school year is just around the corner. Follow these seven safety precautions to avoid a pedestrian accident, according to the NHTSA. Stand three giant steps back from the curb when waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, doors open … Keep reading…
New Study Shows 20% of Trauma Deaths Are Preventable
by Robert Messey, MD, JDAugust 5th, 2016
A recent study has revealed that 20% of trauma deaths in the United States are preventable. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine urges healthcare providers to turn to lessons learned by the military. Trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under 45, with 148,000 deaths in 2014. This panel cites that … Keep reading…
Connecticut Bike Accidents: Children at Play
by Charles B. Price, Jr.July 29th, 2016
One of the most common ways kids get into Connecticut bike accidents is when they are riding past driveways. These accidents are often a result of obstructions that make it difficult for the rider to see on-coming traffic. The median age for this type of accident is 10 years old. As summer is now in … Keep reading…
Planning a Connecticut Hospital Stay? Your Medical Orders May Soon Come Over Text Message
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJuly 26th, 2016
Last month the Joint Commission reversed a decision from 2011 preventing physicians and surgeons from texting medical orders to nurses. The ban came over the concern of encryption and security. This ban has now been overturned after a research study was conducted. This included 100 physician respondents of which 78% favored the use of text … Keep reading…
Connecticut Nursing Malpractice Can Affect Patient Care
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJuly 23rd, 2016
Thirteen Connecticut nurses recently had their licenses placed on probation by the Nursing Board of Examiners. Nearly all 13 nurses were abusing drugs or alcohol that affected their ability to practice. Nurses, like physicians, are held to a standard of care and are expected to not place their patients in harm’s way. Nursing malpractice can … Keep reading…