Nursing home closed after several instances of neglect discovered
Medication mistakes still too common, pose serious threat
Medication plays a vital role in patient treatment. When a doctor accurately diagnoses a patient and prescribes appropriate medication, the victim may feel less pain, have a condition prevented from getting worse, or have an illness completely remedied. Unfortunately, mistakes happen all too often when it comes to the prescribing and distribution of medicine. These errors can be severely injurious and may cause death.
Woman accused of several instances of nursing home abuse
When a family decides to place a loved one in a nursing home, they often worry about whether their loved one will receive the appropriate monitoring, proper medication, and other necessary medical care. These are important aspects to consider, but they do not represent all the risks the elderly face in nursing homes. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse at the hands of frustrated, tired, and/or mean employees can cause just as much, if not more damage than medical mishaps.
