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Doctors make decisions that can result in lifelong consequences for their patients. Most people trust their doctors to do the right thing. Unfortunately, not every medical professional offers the same caliber of care.\r\n\r\nMedical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional engages in behavi
Read Article →Summer is the peak season for visiting national parks. Whether hiking through forest trails, watching wildlife or soaking in scenic views, it is easy to get caught up in the beauty of it all. But while these parks offer a peaceful escape, they also carry real risks. \r\n\r\nMany visitors feel a sens
Read Article →During the summer months, extreme heat can be more than uncomfortable. It can be dangerous. For many tenants, especially older adults, children or those with medical conditions, staying cool is not a luxury but a health necessity. However, sometimes the landlord can refuse to listen to the complaint
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As we move into summer, more people will be outside with their dogs. While sunshine and exercise are good for animals and humans, dog owners need to make sure that their dogs don’t harm anyone.\r\n\r\nAs the number of canine pets rises (about 90 million in the U.S. alone), so does the number of dog
Read Article →Many people are used to their doctor typing away on their computer during their office visits. A large part of that is making a record of their symptoms and concerns, as well as the doctor’s observations and thoughts. If a doctor were able to leave that to artificial intelligence (AI), would that al
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Medication errors are preventable incidents that can potentially lead to inappropriate medication use or other kids of patient harm. These errors can occur at any point in the medication process from prescribing to dispensing to administration.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding the common causes of medication er
Read Article →Some physicians fail to make the right diagnosis at all or at least on time, causing patients to suffer harm. Different factors contribute to diagnostic errors, including misdiagnosis, missed diagnosis and delayed diagnosis.\r\n\r\nThe following are two of them.\r\nMental shortcuts\r\nIn the medical
Read Article →Spring and summer are times when the weather is wonderful for motorcyclists, but these are also times when lawn care is important. There must be a balance between making lawns look pristine and helping to keep people on the road safe. \r\n\r\nHomeowners should remember that grass clippings are dange
Read Article →Hundreds of thousands of fatigued driving crashes occur each year. These lead to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, all of which could be prevented. Drivers who are overly tired can have slowed reaction times and may suffer from microsleeps. \r\n\r\nMany people don’t realize that fatigued
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Numerous regulations apply to motor vehicle operation for the safety of the general public. Drivers have to complete educational courses and maintain state-issued licenses. They have to register their vehicles and keep them in safe operating condition.\r\n\r\nThey also typically need to carry liabil
Read Article →Phone use in the car is distracting as it happens. There are three different categories of distraction, and using a cellphone can involve all of them. These include manual distractions, such as holding the phone; visual distractions, such as looking at the screen; and cognitive distractions, which c
Read Article →Doctors are not obligated to diagnose every disease immediately. Some delays will happen. However, doctors do have an obligation to avoid negligence and to avoid unreasonable delays. Patients deserve a certain standard of care, and that standard should be upheld.\r\n\r\nFor instance, say that your d
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