Antipsychotics Prescribed For Elderly Patients
Posted on November 25th, 2013 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
The world’s eighth largest drug manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, agreed to pay as much as $2.2 billion earlier this month to settle US probes into the marketing of antipsychotic drugs – including Risperdal – to older adults, children and the disabled. According to a New York Times article The Justice Department has determined that the company promoted […]
Poor Hygiene and Inadequate Care in Nursing Homes
Posted on August 23rd, 2013 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
When a loved one is no longer able to live independently due to age or illness, many families decide to place them in the care of a nursing home. According to the Center for Medicare Services, approximately 3.3 million Americans will live in an elder care facility in 2013. In the over 16,000 facilities nationwide, […]
Prescription Drug Errors
Posted on July 26th, 2013 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
A good level of trust between a patient and doctor is mutually beneficial. It ensures the doctor can provide accurate, sufficient treatment and gives the patient peace of mind. In most cases, medical professionals live up to expected standards, treating patients with timely, thorough care and prescribing appropriate medications.
Property Owner’s Responsibility For Slips & Falls
Posted on May 23rd, 2013 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every 8 seconds someone is hurt by a slip and fall. The odds that you will have a slip and fall accident requiring medical attention in a given year are 1 in 35. Injuries sustained from this type of accident can range from minor scrapes and […]
Senior Care & Skilled Nursing Home Negligence
Posted on January 18th, 2013 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
It’s a difficult decision to place someone you love in a nursing home. After screening facilities and ultimately making a decision, it’s important as a family member to be mindful of the circumstances and monitor for any signs of negligence since elders are in many cases are emotionally and/or physically unable report inadequate care. Be […]
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