When a patient files a medical malpractice suit, they are usually seeking monetary compensation for losses or injuries caused by a medical practitioner. If a patient has suffered egregious bodily harm, then they can sue for extremely high damages. The money is supposed to cover things such as hospital bills, lost earnings, or mental distress. However, before a patient is awarded damages, they have to prove to the court that medical malpractice actually occurred. They must prove that the injuries {Read More}
The Legal Standard of Care: 3 Types of Medical Malpractice Damages You Can Sue For
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Your Guide to Empowering Yourself to Make Medical Decisions
April 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Making medical decisions isn’t just a job for your doctor and other health professionals. You’re involved in the decision making process too. In fact, you’re the one who is in charge. You can’t usually ask to have any treatment you desire, but you have every right to turn any option down. Your doctor might be the one with the medical knowledge. But it’s ultimately up to you what happens to your body. However, many people are unsure about how they {Read More}
Get No Hassle HealthCare Via TheCommDoc
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When it comes to going to the doctor the one thing I dislike the most is the waiting. First you get to wait for what seems to be forever in the waiting room, then once your name is called you get to go back into a room and start the waiting processes all over. After the long waits by the time you are finally seen, you already have an attitude and the appointment doesn’t go well, because you’re sick, you {Read More}
Protecting Family Members Living Alone
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Chances are, that like many others, you probably have a senior citizen in your family. Even if you don’t have any friends or relatives over 50, then you may have someone with a chronic life-threatening condition. If these loved-ones live alone, it can be a constant worry for them and you. When age or medical conditions are involved, establishing some safety in the home can be an effective way to protect seniors and those with debilitating illnesses. Vitalalert can help {Read More}
