by Marian Rosen | Mar 26, 2018 | Blog, Medical Malpractice
The AMA (American Medical Association) code of ethics states that physicians should adopt a policy whereby patients have the right to request a chaperone during physical examinations. Some states have adopted a legal policy for physicians to provide a chaperone for...
by Marian Rosen | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog, Medical Malpractice, Medical Records
Medical billing errors are very common. Estimates put the rate of medical billing error somewhere between 30-80%. Unfortunately, identifying mistakes on a bill and successfully contesting them can be a complicated process. While billing errors are generally not the...
by Marian Rosen | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Prepare for the Future
When natural disaster strikes, seniors and other vulnerable citizens may not get the considerations they need and deserve. The news of deaths at a nursing home in Hollywood, Florida in the wake or Hurricane Irma are a tragic example of what can happen. Our hearts go...
by Marian Rosen | Jun 19, 2017 | Blog, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Prepare for the Future
Dementia and other health changes among the elderly are confusing, both for the patient, and also for their family and friends. Caring for aging loved ones can be demanding and can take a toll on one’s health and well-being. As our senior population...
by Marian Rosen | Feb 20, 2017 | Blog, Medical Malpractice
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...
by Marian Rosen | Aug 25, 2016 | Medical Malpractice, Prepare for the Future
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...
