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Dealing With the Loss of a Child There’s nothing a parent can go through that is more painful and difficult than losing a child. Whether it’s due to illness, an accident, or some other tragedy, parents who lose a child often find themselves feeling lost, shocked, and overwhelmed by grief. July is International Bereaved…

Suicide Is Preventable – Know the Signs and Symptoms Suicide is entirely preventable with the right care, support and diagnosis. No single event or cause needs to be the trigger for suicide, but there are certain symptoms and signs that you can watch out for to prevent suicide. Suicide Warning Signs Hopelessness Often, a…

3 Things to Do If Injured in a Psychiatric Hospital When a loved one is injured or dies in a psychiatric hospital, the conclusion drawn by the family is to blame the staff or owner. Although that is a natural assumption, it is not always the case. However, the ultimate responsibility for your loved…

5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in a Psychiatric Hospital Although it is not the family’s responsibility to prevent injuries of their loved ones who are patients in a psychiatric hospital, being proactive is certainly preferred over dealing with an injury that could have been prevented. To assist you with this, we have gathered a…

The Need for Speed Can Lead to Dangerous Pharmacy Errors Misfilled prescriptions and other pharmacy errors can have serious health consequences for patients on the receiving end of a prescription. Pharmacists can make a number of critical mistakes between the time they receive a prescription from a doctor or patient and the time they…

“HAI” Risk: The Dangers of Healthcare-Associated Infections When we go to the hospital for surgery or other treatment, we expect to leave the hospital in better condition than we arrived. Unfortunately, hospitals can also be a breeding ground for infections and other complications that can lead to readmissions, additional treatment, or serious adverse health…

Two Ways to Prevent Medication Errors According to one estimate, 1.5 million people were harmed by medication errors in 2011 alone, with 100,000 people dying as a result. There are many types of medication errors committed by doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. These can include prescribing an inappropriate dosage or failing to check for allergies…

The Dangers of Wrong Prescriptions According to one estimate, 1.5 million people were harmed by medication errors in 2011 alone, with 100,000 people dying as a result. There are many types of medication errors committed by doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. These can include prescribing an inappropriate dosage or failing to check for allergies or…

Hospital Falls Can be Tragic – and Preventable According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 700,000 and 1 million people fall in U.S. hospitals every single year. These falls, mostly by patients who are already physically vulnerable, result in thousands of injuries and deaths. These incidents are all the more…

Getting Injured In a Hospital May Not Always Be Considered a Medical Malpractice Claim, Texas Supreme Court Says are governed by specific and complex laws that don’t apply to other types of personal injury lawsuits. Whether an injury claim is subject to those laws can have a significant impact on how the suit will…