For many of us, a trip to the local pharmacy to fill a prescription is a routine event we don’t think too much about. The pharmacists and doctors, however, share a great deal of liability. While most patients follow their prescriptions responsibly, others are misusing the drugs for recreation, illegal sale and other unlawful purposes. […]
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Lawsuit over medical marijuana cultivation in Kankakee
Alleged delays and errors in the implementation of the medical marijuana pilot program in Illinois led to a recent lawsuit regarding the requirements for establishing cultivation centers and dispensaries. Under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, January 1, 2014, there are 22 districts and no more than one license may be issued […]
Read more...Michael V. Favia Invited to Speak at National Medical and Health Care Seminar
Health law and litigation attorney, Michael V. Favia, of counsel to the law firm of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., will be a presenting speaker at the 2015 DRI Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar this March 12 and 13 in San Francisco, California. Former prosecutor for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General […]
Read more...Caution: Electronic Medical Recording has accuracy and reliability pitfalls physicians should avoid
Electronic medical records (“EMR”) might make it easier to see more patients and spend more time caring for patients, but there are inherent risks in technology and human error that can hurt physicians in lawsuits. Judges reviewing EMRs in medical malpractice cases have expressed concerns over the manner in which records are kept using EMR […]
Read more...How do I spot and address nursing home neglect?
Too often nowadays adult children are busy working and raising families and must rely on senior care and nursing home facilities to care for their aging parents. As costs of care facilities are on the rise and budgets are being cut there are fewer healthcare professionals spending less time with our moms and dads in […]
Read more...Awareness and prevention methods might lead to a reduction in NFL concussion rates
If professional football players are really playing the game differently, the NFL correctly claims that concussion rates are 25 percent less; education and awareness campaigns must be working. The NFL data on injured reserve list players shows the significant decrease in the rate of player concussions. This news was recently promoted at the annual pre-Super […]
Read more...Medical overreach: Are doctors forcing medical treatments against the will of patients?
Too often, we hear stories about medical neglect cases where patients do not receive enough care or there is an alleged failure of doctors and hospitals to meet their duty to treat patients to the best of their ability. Now consider the other side of the coin where doctors could be liable for over-treating patients […]
Read more...New laws affecting Illinois drivers and insured motorists
January 1, 2015 signals the effective date of many new and amended laws concerning Illinois drivers and the maintenance of Illinois driver’s licenses, insurance policies and vehicle registrations. These are noteworthy and every Illinois motorist should be aware of the new and updated laws. To protect against denial of insurance coverage in the event of […]
Read more...Any day can be a “giving day” and A Safe Haven always appreciates private donations to help end homelessness
Below is the copy from a press release earlier this month on #GivingTuesday. Thank you to everyone who donated to the A Safe Haven Foundation in furtherance of this years fundraising challenge. If you missed out earlier, fear not, you can make your donation any day. Read more below to learn more about how A […]
Read more...A Safe Haven Foundation founders selected to Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner’s transition committees
“Neli Vazquez Rowland, President of A Safe Haven Foundation (ASHF) was appointed as a co-chair to the Healthcare and Human Services Committee as part of Governor-elect Rauner’s transition efforts. Brian Rowland, co-founder and CEO of A Safe Haven will serve on the Transition Policy Committee for Veterans.[i]” Serving on Governor Elect Bruce Rauner’s transition committees, […]
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