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Our Areas of Professional Expertise

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FREE Medical Q & A (Brief questions answered)

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Information for practicing attorneys and members of the insurance profession

Initial Reviews: Used to determine & establish or deny the presence of deviations* from the accepted standards of medical care.
Expert Reviews: Used to detail the multiple areas & the extent of deviations* from the accepted standards of medical care. A detailed review once deviations have been established.

*Deviation from the accepted standards of medical care is commonly called negligence.Within this site, the terms 'negligence' & 'malpractice' are used in the lay meaning and not the legal definition.

Obtaining Medical Records
Suggestions & ideas for obtaining relevant medical records, including often- overlooked medical documents
Order Forms for Informational Materials/ Sample Reports
For practicing attorneys & members of the insurance profession
Possible Nursing Home Litigation Conditions/ Situations
A list of incidents commonly associated with nursing home neglect

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Decubitus Ulcer Explanations
Explanation of decubitus ulcers (bedsores/pressure sores) formation & prevention
Stages of Wounds
Categorization of wound stages. Explanation of development & appearance of decubitus ulcers
Bed-Bound Individuals
Potential decubitus ulcer development for the bed-bound
Wheelchair-Bound Individuals
Potential decubitus ulcer development for the wheelchair-bound
Shearing of Buttocks and Coccyx
Potential risk from friction, rubbing or shearing
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Minimal Suggested Guidelines for Nursing Homes
Guidelines & suggestions for selecting quality nursing homes/long-term care facilities
Additional Suggestions for Nursing Home Selection
Supplement to the above list
Alternatives to Traditional Nursing Home Placement
Alternatives & financial resources
Explanation of Legal vs. Medical Malpractice
Common -not legal- definitions & explanations, also why you might want to consider litigation
WARNING SIGNS - Possible Abuse & Litigation Conditions/ Situations for Nursing Home Residents
Visit Related Web Sites
- Nursing home information sites
- Legal definitions of malpractice & negligence
- Decubitus ulcer and wound information, PHOTOS (some pictures are quite graphic)
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Information About Decubitus Ulcers
or "Bed Sores" or "Pressure Sores"

  • Stages of Wounds
    Categorization of wound stages.  Explanation of development and appearance of Decubitus ulcers

The goal of these pictures is to inform people about the development and prevention of Decubitus ulcers, i.e., the areas of the body that need extra protection and frequent inspection to minimize the risk of anyone having to suffer the development of a Decubitus ulcer or "pressure sore."

This information is provided to alert care-givers to the development of a problem so medical attention may be obtained before the situation becomes serious. Any discolored area of the skin (reddish or purplish), especially those areas indicated in the drawings, should be carefully monitored. If the area does not clear in a few hours after the pressure is relieved on that area (remains discolored), then it warrants quickly contacting a medical professional.

Excellent medical resource professionals are physicians, home care or visiting nurses, and occupational or physical therapists.

THE PRIMARY GOAL OF DECUBITUS ULCER TREATMENT IS PREVENTION.

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