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How to Select a Nursing Home for Your Loved One
If someone you love can no longer safely live on their own, the thought of placing them in a nursing home might be frightening. Residents at nursing homes are particularly vulnerable to elder abuse because they do not have an advocate around all the time to look after their well-being. Because of this, it’s important to know how best to select a nursing home to prevent your loved one from becoming a victim of elder abuse.
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What Is a Healthcare Provider’s Duty of Care?
In a medical malpractice case, the injured patient must first establish that a healthcare provider owed him or her a legal duty of care. All healthcare providers, whether they are physicians, nurses, therapists, etc., owe a duty of care to the patient.
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Patient Dumping and 6 Examples of EMTALA Violations
Hospitals, nursing homes, and other care places all over the country have been accused of “patient dumping.” This happens when a hospital lets a patient go in an unsafe way—like leaving them outside at a bus stop in the cold wearing only a hospital gown and socks. Patients can be moved to another place, but…
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New Pennsylvania Healthcare Laws Starting in 2025
Pennsylvania is making big changes to its healthcare laws in 2025. These updates will affect insurance coverage, mental health care, maternal care, and more. In this post, we’ll break down what’s changing, when the new laws take effect, and how they may impact patients, providers, and families across the state. Insurance Coverage Updates Medicaid Coverage…
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Why Where You File Your PA Malpractice Case Matters
If you file a medical malpractice case in Pennsylvania, where you file it can affect the outcome. A recent rule change gives patients more choice in where their case is heard—especially if the provider does business in more than one county. This blog will explain what changed, how it could help your case, and why…
