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Iowa Jury’s Acquittal of Husband Charged with Sexual Abuse of Wife Suffering from Alzheimer’s Raises Questions about Consent of Nursing Home Residents in New York and Nationwide
The mental capacity of nursing home residents varies widely, both from patient to patient and even within the same patient […]
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United States Supreme Court Approves Equitable Tolling in Claims Against the Federal Government – U.S. v. Wong
Under the Constitution, the United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and the “end of the […]
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New York Nurse Aide Charged Criminally for Allegedly Slapping a Resident – State v. Geloso
Nursing home residents are among the most dependent members of our society. Their fragile health leaves them vulnerable to many kinds […]
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The Requirement of Expert Testimony in Non-Malpractice Cases Involving Physicians – Tunnell v. Archer
Should expert testimony be required in a case involving stray cattle, simply because the defendant rancher’s name happened to be […]
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New York Woman Stated a Claim for Negligence against Housing Authority – Ramirez v. New York City Housing Authority
Sometimes called “slip and fall” or “fall down cases,” premises liability lawsuits encompass much more than the stereotypical situation in […]
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GAO Issues Report Concerning Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in Older Americans, Especially Those in Nursing Homes
Many older adults are on some type of medication. As long as the benefits outweigh the potential risks, this is […]
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Patient’s Medical Malpractice Claim for Lack of Consent Survives Summary Judgment by New York Hospital and Doctor – Bradshaw v. Lenox Hill Hospital
There are risks inherent in most surgical procedures. Accordingly, doctors and other health care professionals are required to inform a patient of the possible dangers […]
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Nurses Aide Charged for Death of Nursing Home Resident after Physical Altercation
Earlier this month in the Bronx, a nursing aide was charged in connection with a 77-year-old man’s death. According to […]
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Multi-Vehicle Accident Sends Bus into Building in Queens
Earlier this week in Queens, a three-vehicle accident involving an occupied school bus and two cars resulted in over 20 injuries, […]
