251,000 -- that is how many deaths occur in the United States each year because of medical errors. And that makes medical errors the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a recent study.The findings, which were published in the BMJ, showed that...
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Month: July 2016
Many things have implications in after-death asset distributions
When it comes to the distribution of a person’s estate upon their death, many things can have big impacts beyond just the on-paper value of the assets the beneficiaries ultimately receive.One is whether the deceased did any estate planning prior to their death....
Report: High incidence of preventable medical errors at rehab hospitals
Once a patient is given the green light by a physician to leave the hospital and continue their convalescence in a rehabilitation hospital, they may understandably breathe a sigh of relief. That's because they likely view this development as a step in right direction...
Unpleasant surprises can come up when trying to buy a home
Unpleasant surprises can be problematic in any context. They can be particularly so though when buying a home. Unfortunately, there are many different types of such surprises that could potentially arise for a buyer in relation to a real estate closing.One is a...
Louisiana doctors and medical device/drug company payments
Sometimes, companies that make medical devices or medications make payments to doctors. Examples of this include payments related to royalties, meals, gifts, travel, consulting and speaking engagements. There is quite a bit of variation among the states as to how...