The goal of hip replacement surgery is to increase a patient's mobility and alleviate pain. But as with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks involved in undergoing a hip replacement. For instance, there is a possibility that hip replacement medical negligence could occur, potentially resulting in long-term health consequences for the patient. If you are an attorney working on a … [Read more...] about Examples of Hip Replacement Medical Negligence – Cardinal LifeCare Consulting
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Disability Hearing: Vocational Expert’s Role
If an individual is denied disability benefits after completing the initial application steps, he or she may choose to request a disability hearing. During this hearing, an administrative law judge (ALJ) will ask questions about the claimant's health condition, employment history, experience and skills. In most cases, the presence of a vocational expert will be requested at the disability hearing. … [Read more...] about Disability Hearing: Vocational Expert’s Role
Finding Professional Geriatric Care Managers at Cardinal LifeCare
Senior citizens often require medical care on a daily or frequent basis. Professional geriatric care managers are qualified to help identify the unique care needs of an elderly patient and to arrange for these needs to be met. Furthermore, these medical specialists can be of assistance to attorneys who are working on cases involving elder patients. Cardinal LifeCare Consulting connects legal … [Read more...] about Finding Professional Geriatric Care Managers at Cardinal LifeCare
Making Home Modifications After Injury
In the wake of a serious injury, such as spinal cord injuries or brain trauma, patients are eager to return to their normal routines. However, these patients are grappling with new impairments that can inhibit their mobility, turning once simple tasks into impassable obstacles. Many patients require home modifications after injury; some will even need to redesign entire rooms in their homes. In … [Read more...] about Making Home Modifications After Injury
The Importance of a Private Geriatric Care Manager
From pain management to regular treatments, seniors often require 24-hour care. A geriatric care manager is a professional who will step in to coordinate every aspect of the patient’s recovery, including managing stress levels and addressing emotional concerns. If you’re an attorney working on a case involving a senior patient, read on to find out how a private geriatric care manager can assist in … [Read more...] about The Importance of a Private Geriatric Care Manager
Calculating Pain and Suffering Costs: Tips from a Life Care Planner
Between the procedures, pain management, and rehabilitation, the costs of treating a serious injury can add up quickly. However, these “actual” expenses only tell part of the story. Pain and suffering can have a profound impact on a patient’s life, but it’s an “expense” that is difficult to quantify. In this article, we share our tips for calculating pain and suffering costs. At Cardinal … [Read more...] about Calculating Pain and Suffering Costs: Tips from a Life Care Planner
