Emergency Medicine vs. Urgent Care
Emergency medicine has become an important profit center for hospitals. Not only does emergency care itself produce income...
Nursing Homes: Are Your Loved Ones Safe?
Nursing homes are inspected on a regular basis. Depending on the outcome of a given inspection,...
Cases Involving Children: Caregiver Neglect of Autistic Children
At Mishkind Kulwicki Law, we are interested in cases involving children. A recent medical journal reports...
Emergency Medicine: Duties of an ER Triage Nurse
In emergency medicine, triage nurses perform a critical function. When a patient arrives at the ER,...
World Stroke Day is Today
The American Heart Association announced that Monday, October 29th is World Stroke Day, “a day dedicated...
Stevens Johnson Syndrome from Overuse of Antibiotics
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a horrible disease that afflicts about 300 people each year. The...
Medical Malpractice on Discharge from the Hospital
Medical malpractice often occurs at the time of discharge. A recent study published in the Academic...
A Fast and Reliable Way to Rule Out Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a leading cause of death and hospitalization in the U.S. There are a...
The Culture of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice rates are at epidemic proportions. Yet, the culture of medical negligence is alive and...
