As some states have approved dispensing and use of Medical Marijuana, nursing homes in those state have been working to resolve how this fits with their protocols and resident needs. A recent article in the New York Times discusses this issue and states, "as older people come to represent an emerging frontier in the use … Continue reading
“Movember”, combining the words “moustache” and the month of “November”, is a 30 day campaign to raise awareness about men’s health issues of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide – all issues that claim the lives of many young men worldwide. You may notice in increase of moustaches this month as the goal … Continue reading
A eight year study by Johns Hopkins University recently published that medical errors may be responsible for more than 250,000 deaths per year in the United States, which would rank it as the 3rd leading cause of death in the country. It may be that this figure is historically underreported as statistics on cause of … Continue reading
An AARP Journal article reflects that: "There is no demographic sector more active in travel than those over 50. Older Americans place travel at the very top of their list of postcareer aspirations." With more baby boomers traveling, some will inevitalby have Medicare insurance, and some of those will have travel plans interrupted by health situations … Continue reading
June 5th is National Cancer Survivors Day is "a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community", a day to honor those individuals and families who have traveled this journey. Started in 1988, this day focuses on life after cancer … Continue reading
April is the month when tax filings are due for many folks, so it is no surprise that April was chosen to be the National Stress Awareness Month. HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) says, "Stress does not merely afflict your mind; it can also affect you on a cellular level. In fact, long-term stress … Continue reading
Patients, and their appropriately authorized representatives, should have ability to access medical records (in all but a few instances). One of the greatest barriers people calling our office for a case consultation face is obtaining the records necessary for legal review. These same barriers prevent patients, guardians and others from procuring their records so they … Continue reading
Rosen & Spears is grateful to be included in the Houstonia Magazine’s recent listing as one of the top firms for representation of medical malpractice claims. Out of the many attorneys and firms there are to choose from, we are honored to be selected. We constantly appreciate the clients and colleagues that elect to work … Continue reading
In addition to her devotion as an attorney representing the legal rights of the Rosen & Spears clientele, Angela Spears is also an accomplished artist. Angela was recently invited to show her work at the Bayou City Arts Festival 2015. We congratulate Angela, and expect that we will be sharing news of other events in the … Continue reading
The journey through a divorce is often fraught with many difficult emotions and changes. Added to this for many is an introduction to the world of legal terms and documents. The ABA (American Bar Association) provides a helpful glossary of terms for individuals going through the challenging process of separation or divorce. Familiarizing yourself with some of … Continue reading
