A medical case manager’s job is to help ensure the patient is on the right path to recovery. That includes coordinating care plans with care providers, making sure patients make their appointments and receive the treatments they are supposed to get. Elder care managers can visit and evaluate care facilities, suggest treatments and make plans for short and long term care. Elder Law Attorneys: How … [Read more...] about How Elder Care Management Helps Elder Law Attorneys
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Recovering from Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia helps countless patients avoid pain, but it can also cause life-altering injuries and even death. Although anesthesia errors are uncommon, mistakes can and do happen in hospitals across America. If you’re an attorney working on a medical malpractice lawsuit involving anesthesia errors, the team at Cardinal LifeCare Consulting can assist with your case. We can help you determine the … [Read more...] about Recovering from Anesthesia Errors
Top Unnecessary Surgeries Explained by a Life Care Planner
The right surgical procedures can help set a patient on the road to recovery. But in many cases – whether it’s due to financial incentives, negligence, or other reasons – patients are advised to undergo unnecessary high-risk surgeries that can cause severe injuries, death, or other complications. In this article, we explore some of the top unnecessary surgeries and how these procedures can impact … [Read more...] about Top Unnecessary Surgeries Explained by a Life Care Planner
Possible Injuries From Car Accident & Their Symptoms
Every year thousands of drivers and passengers are involved in high-speed collisions on U.S. roads. These accidents can often cause severe injuries that require extensive treatment, medication, and rehabilitation. In this article, we look at possible injuries from a car accident and their symptoms to help you better understand the impact of a collision on a patient’s life. If you’re an attorney … [Read more...] about Possible Injuries From Car Accident & Their Symptoms
Personal Injury Medical Examination: What to Expect
In a personal injury lawsuit, it’s common for the defendant – whether it’s an insurer, employer, or healthcare provider – to request the patient undergo an independent medical examination. In theory, this is an unbiased exam designed to collect information on the patient’s condition; in reality, examiners often use it as an opportunity to find evidence that may help prove the patient has … [Read more...] about Personal Injury Medical Examination: What to Expect
Life Care Planning for Wrong Site Surgery Settlements
Poor communication, bad management, and many other factors can lead to surgeons operating on the wrong part of the body. For the patient, this mistake often results in further complications, lost wages, and immense pain and suffering. In this article, we explore why these “never events” happen and how life care planning can prove instrumental in securing wrong site surgery settlements. If … [Read more...] about Life Care Planning for Wrong Site Surgery Settlements