Why Using Chemical Restraints Can Be Considered a Form of Nursing Home Abuse
An important factor in evaluating nursing homes is when and how the staff in the facility uses restraints on certain residents. Although these restraints are sometimes necessary, they are too often overused for the convenience of the facility rather than the health of the residents. It is important to understand the signs and risks involved…
Read MoreThe Potential Benefits of CBD for Infants with Brain Damage
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is the technical, medical term for a type of brain damage resulting from an interruption in the flow of oxygenated blood to the brain. Newborns are particularly affected by this condition when they have experienced oxygen deprivation (or birth asphyxia) close to or at the time of birth. Therapeutic hypothermia is currently…
Read MoreMedical Device Recalls Jump More than 31% During Second Quarter of 2020
Beyond issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, medical device recalls have had their fair share of headlines this year. In the second quarter of 2020, the number of medical device recalls increased by over 30 percent. Here’s what you should know. Stericycle Expert Solutions issues annual quarterly reports detailing recalls encompassing the consumer products, pharmaceutical, food…
Read MoreVaping in Young People Substantially Increases Their Risk of Getting COVID-19, Study Says
According to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, vaping among teenagers and young adults significantly increases their risk of testing positive for COVID-19. The research revealed that among the young people who were tested for the coronavirus, the ones who engaged in vaping were between five to seven times…
Read MoreFamily First: Paulson & Nace, PLLC Donates Video Conferencing Tools to Deanwood Rehab and Wellness Center
The coronavirus has been hard on families all over the country, but for our loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, the fallout has been even harder. The strict visitor guidelines put in place to save lives have made it difficult for families to connect. That is why Paulson & Nace, PLLC donated…
Read MoreWashington VA Medical Center Continues to Fail Its Patients
The VA Office of Inspector General released a report in July regarding an incident that occurred at a Washington, D.C. VA hospital in early 2019. The incident in question involved a veteran who arrived at the hospital asking to stay the night, because he or she was battling withdrawal from opioids and was having suicidal…
Read MoreMetformin Recall Spreads to Seven Manufacturers
An investigation into the diabetes medication Metformin by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began in December 2019 after the drug was recalled in other countries. It was announced in May by the FDA that lab tests revealed levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) that came in higher than recommended by the agency. Not long after the…
Read MorePaulson & Nace, PLLC, Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers List
Paulson & Nace, PLLC, is pleased to announce that all three of our attorneys were named to the 2021 Best Lawyers in America list: Barry J. Nace, Christopher T. Nace, and Matthew A. Nace. All three attorneys were named to the list for their work in the Washington, D.C., region. The Best Lawyers list has…
Read MoreIs It Ever “Okay” to Withhold Information from a Patient?
Ethics is always a hot topic when discussing the medical profession. There are plenty of doctors who always make ethical decisions when dealing with their patients. However, there are times when ethics come into question because of information being withheld. Is it ever okay for a doctor to withhold information from a patient? When looking…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between “Duty of Care” and “Breach of Care”?
What does a doctor actually owe you as a patient when you are under their care? This is a question raised by many who have suffered at the hands of their medical provider. There is a difference between the duty of care and breach of care when it comes to medical malpractice. Understanding what a…
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