Articles for tag: Patient Rights, Persistent Vegetative State

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Know Nursing Law

In September 1993, in a case involving the failure of a nurse to administer a prescribed heparin injection to a patient, causing permanent damage from clots, a New Jersey court awarded the patient $2 million. In 1997, due to failure of the nursing staff to timely notify a surgeon regarding adverse post back surgery complications, ...

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The Impact of the HIPPA Act on the Healthcare Industry

I chose this topic for my individual report because it interests me. I was interested in the HIPPA act because as a consumer, I am interested in protecting my medical records and privacy. In the next paragraph I’ll explain more about what the HIPPA act is. Main Discussion The HIPPA act stands for “Health Insurance ...

4 Common Myths of Giving Birth in a Hospital

Having a baby is an exciting, yet stressful life event. There are many decisions to be made. One important one is where to give birth. Giving birth in a hospital has many advantages, yet some women are fearful. They have heard stories of medical interventions, and mom and baby not being able to bond right ...