Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What is Erb’s Palsy and How Does it Happen?
The medical term “palsy” describes any condition involving weakness of the muscles, paralysis, and/or involuntary muscle spasms, and it is an ailment that can affect various parts of the body. One specific condition is Erb’s Palsy, described by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as trauma to the brachial plexus network of nerves in… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice Damages for Post-Operative Infection
Infection can be linked to a wide range of circumstances in any Florida health care setting, but there are very specific factors when looking at infection linked to a medical procedure. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a surgery-related infection is one that appears at or near the incision within… Read More »
Most Common Drugs Involved in Medication Errors
It is estimated that around two-thirds of Americans are on at least one medication, and up to half of adults take two or more drugs to manage health conditions. Mistakes are common from the point of prescribing to taking a medication, with statistics indicating that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than… Read More »
Top Causes of Falls in Florida Hospitals
Hospitals are a place where people seek treatment for medical conditions, so it is shocking to find out the number of patients who are injured while supposedly receiving quality care. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 700,000 to 1 million patients fall in hospitals. Up to 11,000 people lose their lives… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice Damages for Post-Operative Infection
Infection can be linked to a wide range of circumstances in any Florida health care setting, but there are very specific factors when looking at infection linked to a medical procedure. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a surgery-related infection is one that appears at or near the incision within… Read More »
Most Common Drugs Involved in Medication Errors
It is estimated that around two-thirds of Americans are on at least one medication, and up to half of adults take two or more drugs to manage health conditions. Mistakes are common from the point of prescribing to taking a medication, with statistics indicating that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than… Read More »
Top Causes of Falls in Florida Hospitals
Hospitals are a place where people seek treatment for medical conditions, so it is shocking to find out the number of patients who are injured while supposedly receiving quality care. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 700,000 to 1 million patients fall in hospitals. Up to 11,000 people lose their lives… Read More »
Risk Of Medication Errors In Florida Nursing Homes
Many people require an increasing number of medications to care for the medical conditions that come with age, so it is not surprising that up to 80 percent of all older adults take 2 or more regularly. What is disturbing is the statistics on medication errors in nursing homes. Researchers from the National Institutes… Read More »
FAQs About Informed Consent Laws In Florida
Health care providers have the training, education, and experience to deliver quality care, but it is important to remember that patients are entitled to make their own decisions regarding medical treatment. All US states have an informed consent law that recognizes this right, and the Florida Medical Consent Law outlines the basics. A physician… Read More »
Does A Surgical Safety Checklist Protect Patients?
There are risks whenever someone undergoes surgery, no matter what part of the body, anesthesia type, and overall physical condition of the patient. Unfortunately, the risks increase and may even be caused by surgical errors. Mistakes with surgery are more common than you might think, as statistics indicate that surgeons commit more than 4,000… Read More »
