Where would our country be without its vast networks of highways and the long-haul truckers who drive them? Trucks deliver much-needed food and material goods, while others leave the state loaded with produce, gold, silver, copper and other minerals the world needs....
People typically cannot diagnose their own medical challenges. Left to their own devices, they might catastrophize their situations by searching their symptoms online. It is easy for people to end up worrying that they have very serious medical issues because of...
You’re standing at the corner, waiting for the light to change so that you can use the crosswalk. There’s a driver in a pickup truck next to you, waiting to make a right turn. When the light changes, you know that you have the right of way, so you begin to cross the...
People lose a number of rights when they’re serving time in prison. However, the right to necessary medical care isn’t one of them. Nonetheless, there have been numerous instances across the country of prisoners losing their lives because they were denied care or...
Driving requires a person to pay close attention to what’s going on around their vehicle. Anything that distracts them can have catastrophic consequences. Because of this, it’s critical for anyone operating a vehicle to ensure they aren’t succumbing to any...
If you are involved in a medical malpractice case, you may need testimony from a medical expert witness. This is probably someone who works in the same industry and who is a part of the medical profession. They help to inform the judge and the jury about certain facts...
Technology is part of daily life now, but some people have a reliance on it that can become risky. One area that people must be especially careful about is driving. New vehicles come with a host of features that are considered safety improvements, but they can become...
Medication errors are a significant but often overlooked risk in healthcare settings. These errors can occur at any stage of the medication process, from prescription to administration. Common causes of medication errors in healthcare settings include...
When it comes to driving safety, there are few factors more important than visibility. Drivers of all types of vehicles need to be able to see what’s going on around them and spot potential hazards as soon as possible. Visibility can be taken for granted, as drivers...
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...
