Search most class action websites and you will likely see news about Zimmer Holdings, Inc., and the NexGen Knee Implants.  This medical implant was used by many orthopedic surgeons between 2003 and 2005 in total knee replacement procedures.    The devices…

Search most class action websites and you will likely see news about Zimmer Holdings, Inc., and the Durom Cup Hip Implant.  This medical implant was used by many orthopedic surgeons in 2006, 2007, and 2008 in procedures called a “total hip…

Every year, falls involving senior citizens take a tremendous toll on our society both in terms of physical and emotional injury as well as enormous economic expense. Many falls occur mechanically, i.e., people trip and fall over cords, rugs, furniture…

Consumers should beware when considering so-called “toning shoes” allegedly intended to promote fitness. The American Council on Exercise questions the existence of any evidence to support any benefit of these shoes. There have been numerous complaints to the Consumer Products…

To ensure accurate and proper “med pass,” the nurse must adhere to the Ten Rights of Medication Administration. The fourth right, the right route requires a sharp nurse to recognize how and where the medication enters the body. The most…

The American Geriatrics Society’s Facebook page now includes a section where members and non-members alike can post discussion topics and comment on issues related to geriatric care. On facebook.com/AmericanGeriatricsSociety, you’ll find the new Discussions section in the left hand tool bar.

There is an erroneous public perception that malpractice cases are rampant and that doctors and hospitals are continuously sued. This is 100% false. The public acts on a tiny percentage of actionable malpractice. We look at a fair number of…

The 2010 health care reform law includes an Elder Justice Act provision, which requires long-term care facilities to report any reasonable suspicion of a crime against a resident to the state survey agency and local law enforcement. The provision sets…

To ensure an accurate and proper “med pass,” the nurse must adhere to the Ten Rights of Medication Administration. The third right, the right dose requires an accurate nurse to calculate the appropriate amount of medication to be given. The…

The movie “Hot Coffee” premieres tonight on HBO. This outstanding  documentary shows how one case, and the misreporting of it that occurred allowed it to become a the “poster child” for the insurance industry and other business groups opposed to…