On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 29, 2012 | Surgical Errors
A new study of surgeon fatigue gives Miami, Florida, residents’ reason to worry before going under the knife. According to the study, surgical residents, on average, were functioning at only 80 percent of their mental capacity half of the time they were on the...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 23, 2012 | Medication Errors
Hospital personnel in Florida are expected to perform their duties with diligence. Patient records are to be properly kept and consulted before any action is taken regarding the patient’s health, and doctors must ensure their duties are carried out with...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 14, 2012 | Hospital Negligence
A shortage of primary care physicians and rising healthcare costs are forcing Southern Florida’s hospitals to find other health services provider options. Nurse practitioners, who are registered nurses with a specialized master’s degree, are being asked to...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 9, 2012 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing homes play an integral role in elder care. When Florida families cannot care for elderly loved ones, they rely on nursing homes to provide the oversight and attention needed. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is a terrifying reality. Those facilities...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 1, 2012 | Failure To Diagnose
Miami, Florida, residents are used to visiting the hospital from time to time seeking treatment for various conditions. Even seemingly small matters like sore throats, coughs and constant headaches can spur these trips. While we hope that the condition is as minimal...
