Alternative Light Sources and Their Effectiveness in Enhancing the Visibility of Injuries History of ALS A fairly new science has emerged within the past 70 years regarding the use of alternative light sources (ALS) to…
In April, I covered delirium and noted that there are many underlying etiologies that can cause it. One such etiology is infection. Infection and our body Our bodies are constantly fighting infections. Our skin is…
We’ve been republishing a series called “5 things criminal attorneys should know about …” where we highlight some areas of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. The topic of Pressure ulcers was not…
Regardless of whether the case is criminal or civil, there must be proof that the caregiver was negligent and that the negligence was what caused the patient to become ill. Whether the caregiver was a…
What if there is a delay in care and the patient is taken to the emergency department severely ill? When does the culpability of their illness fall on the IHSS caregiver or family…
What training is required of IHSS providers? What training is offered? What are the reporting requirements regarding abuse and neglect?
Care provided in home for elderly and dependent people is often through a governmental program called IHSS or similar. For a description of the care provided and what tasks are permitted by these caregivers check…
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