Resources: Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Negligence
AAJ (American Association for Justice). The AAJ members are trial lawyers, and its mission is to “promote a fair and effective justice syste
AARP. (American Association of Retired Persons) AARP’s website provides information on resources for many senior issues.
American Bar Association (ABA) Division of Public Education offers consumers some helpful, basic information about personal injury and medical malpractice issues.
American Society on Aging Nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Quality Initiative The Nursing Home Quality Initiative is provided by CMS and publishes information on Nursing Homes all throughout the USA.
The Community Connector (previous FirstGov for Seniors) For government resources for seniors on money, health and consumer issues.
Consumer Affairs: Medical Malpractice. “ConsumerAffairs is a consumer news and advocacy organization founded in 1998”.
Glossary of Divorce Terms as offered by the American Bar Association (ABA) is a helpful, quick reference guide for individuals going through the process of separation and divorce.
HIPPA (Health Insurance Privacy and Portability Act). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a summary of HIPPA which can be helpful in determining who may request medical records as needed for medical malpractice review.
The National Center on Elder Abuse Provides a wide array of information. Consumers can look up specific resources for their state.
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care mission includes advocacy, education and empowerment for consumers, families, and health providers. Their goal is to promote best-practices in care delivery.
The National Council on Aging Founded in 1950, NCOA is the nation’s first association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.
Nursing Home Compare Nursing Home Compare offers detailed information about the past performance of all nursing homes that accept medicare and medicaid payments. Comparison information is also available at the medicare.gov website: http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/
Texas Board of Nursing. Get information on licensed nurses in the state of Texas.
Texas Health and Human Services. TX HHS is the regulatory agency for the State of Texas that administers long-term services and supports for people who are aging (seniors) and also for people with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Texas Health and Human Services (TX HHS) – How to Make a Complaint. For more information on how to make a complaint against a Texas nursing home or assisted living facility.
Texas State Medical Board. Locate information about a physician and other licensed medical providers in Texas.
Texas State Medical Board: Consumer Information contains answers to issues about filing complaints and obtaining medical records.
U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) Recalls. FDA’s latest market withdrawals. recalls and safety alerts on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Find consumer information on FDA approved drugs.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Medication Guides. Medication guides, similar to pharmacy paper printout guidelines, with warnings and information from the FDA on certain prescription drugs.
The US Special Committee on Aging The Special Committee on Aging submits findings and recommendations to the U.S. A. Senate on issues related to healthcare, fraud, and an annual review of pension coverage, The Committee also publishes materials about public policies which relate to the elderly.
Web MD.Find general information on many health conditions.