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Tag Archives: Pain and suffering
Why It’s Not Just a Blister…
Simple, closed calcaneal (heel) fracture. What comes to mind? Treatment may include a short leg cast, crutches to assist with non-weight bearing, perhaps some pain medication. Possibly surgery. What would you say if I told that there lurks a relatively … Continue reading
Impact of Pain and Suffering Hits a Juror
The description of pain and suffering was enough to cause a juror to faint in a Philadelphia courtroom this month. The case involved Gary Petter, who was hit by a PATCO truck after he crossed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The … Continue reading
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Defense attorney claims no pain and suffering but medical record proves otherwise
In this medical malpractice case, Janine Kelly (fictitious name), a 66-year-old woman went into the hospital for a colon resection after a colonoscopy showed she had a malignant tumor. She expected to be in the hospital for 3-4 days, and … Continue reading
The Pain Score – Modified by Pat Iyer
Pain is typically measured on a scale from 0-? Who knows the answer to this question? The right answer is 10. The zero to ten pain intensity scale is the most common method of determining pain intensity or severity. One … Continue reading
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Tagged Pain and suffering, pain scale, pain score
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Preventing Nursing Home Patients From Getting Pain Medication
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s rules and procedures are seriously delaying and in some cases preventing nursing home patients from getting the pain medication they need. According to a new survey released by the Quality Care Coalition for Patients in Pain … Continue reading
