Medical errors stem from a variety of reasons including poor communication, negligence and lackluster implementation of protocols. A critical part of patient safety is the documentation of every patient's personal information, health history and treatment plans....
Month: November 2020
How do brain injuries affect short term memory?
Missouri residents like you know that you have a road to recovery after a brain injury. Some issues sort themselves out sooner than others. One of the longest-lasting potential impact are brain injuries and their related results. But just how do brain injuries affect...
Tips for coping with post-traumatic stress after a car accident
If you were recently in a car accident, it was likely a traumatic experience, especially since so many collisions are fatal. According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2018, 33,654 fatal car accidents occurred in the U.S. After the accident, you may...
Are there limits on damages for medical malpractice in Missouri?
As of 2015, medical malpractice claims in Missouri face certain caps based on the severity of the injury. As the Missouri Department of Insurance explains, a new state law differentiates catastrophic from non-catastrophic injuries and sets noneconomic limits for each...