Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, physician, or other healthcare worker causes an injury to a patient by a negligent act or omission. The negligence may be from mistakes in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. Medical errors can happen to anyone, including well-known celebrities, athletes, and performers. Let’s look at our first set...
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On May 30, 2019, Michigan Governor Whitmer signed auto insurance reform legislation into law. This new law, which goes into effect on July 1st, will provide different insurance coverage options, lower rates, and some additional consumer protections for Michigan drivers. While the changes sound positive, varying coverage options mean you may be able to...
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An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is an electronic version of a patient’s medical chart that’s used by healthcare professionals. A significant benefit of EMRs over hard-copy patient records is that they are real-time records that make information available instantly and securely to healthcare professionals. An EMR can contain a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, prescriptions,...
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Many Michiganders hit the road to visit relatives and friends during the holiday season. With potential bad weather, congested roadways, and the typical perilous conditions (i.e., traffic jams in Detroit and its many suburbs, or slippery s-curves surrounding the city of Grand Rapids), it is important to travel mindfully and with caution. Whether you...
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It is the time of year where we are offered the flu vaccination at every Walgreens visit. Should you endure that simple poke of the arm? A flu shot can decrease your chance of an ER or hospital visit, avoiding exposure to a cesspool of illness. Below we explore the common questions surrounding the...
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