Most doctors and nurses that you meet will not struggle with alcohol addiction. They will be sober on the job, which won’t affect their performance. However, it is important to note that the healthcare profession has one of the highest rates of alcohol use. Studies...
Automotive technology has been getting better for decades. In many cases, this helps to keep people safe. For example, blindspot monitoring systems and backup cameras can help to prevent accidents that otherwise would have taken place. However, some researchers claim...
A hospital-acquired infection (HAI) occurs when the patient is receiving care at the hospital for a different condition. HAIs are preventable when hospitals set proper safety protocols and enforce the requirements. A patient who suffers from a HAI can suffer from...
Some Nevada drivers experience a little extra anxiety when they see a vehicle on the road with California license plates. They assume it belongs to someone visiting on vacation or business (especially here in the Las Vegas area) or one of the many Californians who has...
Doctors can have the same prejudices that other human beings have. What they can’t do – at least without potential consequences – is let those prejudices interfere with the care they provide to their patients. Unfortunately, that’s too often the case – even if the...
You could unexpectedly find yourself driving in the fog. This type of weather system can significantly reduce visibility, similar to driving in the snow. It’s best not to use your high beams if you are in the fog for the same reason that you don’t use them in snow:...
In medical malpractice cases, you will often see it stated that the patient did not receive the “expected standard of care.” This was a duty of care owed to that patient by a medical professional – such as a nurse or a doctor – but that duty wasn’t upheld because the...
Motor vehicle accidents often result in various injuries, some catastrophic and even fatal. If injured in a car accident, you may be able to pursue compensation through a motor vehicle accident claim. Victims of motor vehicle accidents in Nevada can be eligible for...
It’s very common to assume that wrong-site surgery means the surgical team operated at the wrong location. This can be a significant error leading to life-changing injuries for that patient. It could cause a disability, prevent them from working and lead to extensive...
Between the throngs of visitors and the daily triple-digit temperatures, summer can be a dangerous time to be on the road in and around Las Vegas. It’s also what safety experts call the “100 deadliest days of the year” for teen drivers. A dangerous time to be on the...
