Typically, when a physician in a hospital makes an order for a specific medication, it must be approved and released by a licensed pharmacist. Nurses, who most often administer medications to patients, are also most likely aware of appropriate dosage amounts of most...
Month: January 2019
DONOVAN O’CONNOR & DODIG, LLP NAMES GREGORY P. HOWARD AS A PARTNER
is pleased to announce that Attorney Gregory P. Howard has become a partner in the firm. Attorney Howard has been with the firm since 2011.A native of Bennington, Vermont and lifelong resident of the area, Attorney Howard is well regarded...
DONOVAN O’CONNOR & DODIG, LLP NAMES GREGORY P. HOWARD AS A PARTNER
is pleased to announce that Attorney Gregory P. Howard has become a partner in the firm. Attorney Howard has been with the firm since 2011.A native of Bennington, Vermont and lifelong resident of the area, Attorney Howard is well regarded...
Family claims medical malpractice with woman’s care
Hearing that a loved one has made it through surgery is an enormous relief. Unfortunately, making it through surgery is only part of the process. Recovery and aftercare is an important part of the success rate of any surgery. Massachusetts readers may be interested in...
Family files medical malpractice lawsuit after son’s death
Physicians are required to obtain the informed consent of a patient or the patient's guardian prior to any invasive medical procedure. The consent provides written proof that a physician explained all potential risks involved with a proposed procedure. Failure to...
Medical malpractice may have lead to tragic death of young boy
When going to a health care provider, people in Massachusetts and elsewhere probably have the expectation of receiving quality care that meets certain standards. It can be devastating for someone to suffer from health complications as the result of doctor error,...
Medical negligence: Jury awards patient $2 million
Criminal charges and a fugitive on the run sounds like the plot for a movie or television show. Unfortunately, it is not fiction but related to the actions of one doctor in another state. People in Massachusetts's may be interested to learn that a jury has awarded one...
REEVALUATE INSURANCE NEEDS WHEN YOU RETIRE
Along with many other things, your insurance needs may change when you retire. It is a good idea to reevaluate your insurance options to figure out what is best for you and consider ways you might be able to achieve some savings.• Life insurance. Once you retire,...