Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
How To Spot The Signs Of Bedsores
Rest, sleep, and respite will almost always be your doctor’s orders when recovering from an illness or injury, and residents in nursing homes spend much of their day relaxing. Unfortunately, the physical position an individual assumes in these scenarios means bedsores are likely. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that up to 91… Read More »
Do “Black Boxes” In The Operating Room Prevent Surgical Errors?
You have probably heard about the so-called black boxes in the aviation industry, which record functions, conversations, changes in altitude, and other factors that are useful when investigating plane crashes. The technology and underlying strategies have now carried over into the practice of medicine, according to an article from the Becker’s Healthcare newsletter. Much… Read More »
Top Medical Conditions Misdiagnosed In Florida ERs
When you need to visit the ER, it is typically because you suffered an injury or urgent medical event that requires immediate attention. Time is of the essence, and many people who head to the emergency department in Florida do present with life-threatening conditions. There is no room for diagnosis mistakes, but statistics from… Read More »
Factors To Consider When Settling A Florida Med Mal Case
The thought of settling a Florida medical malpractice claim is attractive, as there is more certainty in the outcome, the process can be resolved faster than a trial, and you do not need to go through the stress of testifying in court. Yet another reason is that these cases do not fare well at… Read More »
How Florida Hospitals Prevent Postoperative Infection
There are risks involved with any type of surgery, but some of them do not come from the typical sources you expect. Many patients suffer surgical site infection after a procedure, which the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines as an infection that develops in the part of the body in… Read More »
Signs Of Birth Injuries By Florida Health Care Providers
Whenever you experience symptoms of a medical condition or feel under the weather, you can express yourself to loved ones and health care providers. This is not the case if your baby suffered birth injuries. Whether the harm occurred during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or after birth, there can be challenges with understanding your… Read More »
