Falls are a prime area of litigation. Check out these interesting statistics About one third of those over the age of 65 fall each year, and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age. At 80 years, over half of seniors fall annually. Those who fall are two to three times more likely to fall again. About half (53%) of the older adults who are discharged for fall-related hip fractures will experience another fall within six months. Many falls do [read more]

My great grandmother used to have a sign in her kitchen emblazoned with “Take Thy Pill.”  As she got older, the pills got more numerous. Our modern medical system is quick to cure what ails you with one of these little magical tablets, but I often wonder about how all of these chemicals work together (or don’t). Did you know that almost a full 30% of hospitalizations of adults over the age of 65 are directly related to medication or [read more]

In a recent article by Dr. Catherine Garner, she reports that the Bureau of Labor Statistics identifies case management as a field projected to grow faster than other job categories.  She explains that traditionally,case management has been a tool reserved for complex cases, but this may soon change as accountable care organizations take center stage next year.  Case managers will be needed to strategically manage services for all patients, even those in ambulatory care. It’s been said that case management, [read more]

Nigel Haskett, a 22 year old male, has been denied for workers compensation benefits after having been shot while on his job with McDonald’s in late August.  His attorney, Philip Wilson, of Little Rock has filed for a hearing before the Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission. According to Mr. Wilson and various newspaper and television reports, Mr. Haskett interceded to stop a male who was involved in a domestic dispute.  The assailant struck a woman in the restaurant.  The assailant, who was [read more]