Monthly Archives: June 2022
Freidin Brown, P.A. & SAVE Announce Fourth Annual Social Justice Scholarships
Miami, Florida – June 25, 2022 – For the fourth consecutive year, Miami-based law firm Freidin Brown, P.A. is teaming up with SAVE to award $25,000 in scholarships to five LGBTQ and allied students who demonstrate academic excellence and strive to lead in a field of social justice. Applicants for the 2022 scholarships must… Read More »
Spot The Signs Of Anesthesia Overdose By Florida Health Care Providers
Experts estimate that there are around 230 million major surgeries performed under anesthesia every year worldwide, and the vast majority of these procedures go off without a hitch. A study published by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) indicates that patients who suffer adverse complications from anesthesia could be as low as 3 percent…. Read More »
Tests To Expect When Seeking Emergency Care For Heart Attack
When symptoms that start out as a slight tightness in the chest, discomfort in the neck and shoulders, or lightheadedness begin to worsen and become painful, which could be a sign that you are experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) – i.e., heart attack. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports… Read More »
Gathering Evidence To Support A Florida Medical Malpractice Claim
Though the majority of Florida health care providers adhere to their duty to deliver treatment in accordance with applicable medical standards, there are some who fall short. If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence, you may be able to pursue legal remedies through a medical malpractice lawsuit. Under Florida’s… Read More »
Sepsis In Florida Nursing Homes: Protect Your Loved One
Individuals and their families choose a nursing home environment expecting top quality resident care and security, but sometimes negligent acts can result in residents developing sepsis and septic shock. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines sepsis as the human body’s extreme response to the presence of an infection. Unfortunately, residents… Read More »
Who Are Potential Parties In A Florida Nursing Errors Claim?
There is no doubt that nurses are among the hardest working staff members at any Florida hospital, clinic, or health care facility. They take on important responsibilities and play an essential role with patient care. Still, nurses are held to certain standards just like other health care professionals, and failure to provide adequate care… Read More »
Stroke Statistics, Trends, And Misdiagnosis Facts
While some data reveals encouraging signs about the decreasing death rate from stroke over the last decade, other statistics may be cause for alarm. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) Fact Sheet on stroke data, this medical condition is responsible for around 1 of every 19 deaths in the US every year. This… Read More »