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Your rights and medical care center transfers: What you must know
One of the only ways to ensure that you get the best possible medical care is to take control and advocate for yourself. That is not always the easiest thing to do. This is especially true if you want to transfer your care to a higher care center in Missouri. If you...
The dangers of a wandering mind while driving
Even if Missouri motorists keep both hands on the steering wheel and both eyes on the road, that does not necessarily equal driving without distraction. Some drivers tend to space out behind the wheel, which can lead to accidents. Science Daily explores the dangers...
Factors that lead to physician burnout and medical errors
When patients see their Missouri-based doctor for either a checkup or serious medical concern, they hope to receive the absolute best care and medical attention. Unfortunately, several medical errors can result from doctors who feel burnt out. The National Center...
What is hospital-acquired pneumonia?
When residents of Missouri like you are vulnerable and in need of hospital treatment, you turn to medical professionals for help. Unfortunately, staff negligence can cause you to face even more problems instead. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is one of these...
How to recognize and prevent drowsy driving
You probably already know about the dangers of driving drunk or under the influence of controlled substances. You may also know about the perils of distracted driving. However, you may not be aware of the dangers of driving fatigued. Nevertheless, driving while drowsy...
Why are surgical sponges left inside patients?
Some medical errors are called “never events” because these errors should never be committed by medical staff on a patient. One of these never events is leaving a surgical sponge inside of a patient after surgery. This kind of error can have serious consequences, and...
What is distracted driving?
Most people in Missouri and across the United States are very familiar with driving under the influence, but distracted driving engenders a few more question marks. Unlike operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, distracted driving is much...
The dangers of distracted driving
With the rise in cell phone technology and similar devices incorporating distractions, there is little surprise among researchers regarding the subsequent development of distracted driving across the United States. At a state level, Missouri currently has one of the...
What constitutes distracted driving?
Distracted driving is a huge issue on Missouri roads. Many people associate it with cell phone use, but it can occur in a variety of situations. According to the United States Department of Transportation, distracted driving is anything that takes your attention away...
Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
While getting on the road on any normal day can be dangerous, the danger is exacerbated by the presence of distracted drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 3,166 lives were claimed by distracted drivers in 2017. We at Hall...
