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HOW TO GET INTO A NURSING HOME 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

HOW TO GET INTO A NURSING HOME

Friends: I get emails from a group called Care Pages (sadly, I am on the list because of friends and family who have had medical emergencies with small children and tried to keep everyone in the loop)…. That aside. Today I got an email from them about “Options for Extra Care: Nursing Homes and Hospice…

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NON-COMPETES AND THE VIRGINIA TECH CORPORATE RESEARCH CENTER 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

NON-COMPETES AND THE VIRGINIA TECH CORPORATE RESEARCH CENTER

I am a proud graduate of Virginia Tech…although I refuse to disclose the year of my graduation. I am also proud, and amazed, at how fast VT’s “Corporate Research Center” (CRC) has grown since it began in 1985. The purpose of the CRC is to increase the corporate and governmental research relationships with VT, provide…

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NEGOTIATING YOUR VIRGINIA NON-COMPETE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

NEGOTIATING YOUR VIRGINIA NON-COMPETE

Many Virginians may be shocked when their long time employer asks them to sign a non-compete, out of the blue. Non-competes are in friends. yes, they are a business trend of 2009 – so do not be surprised if one creeps into your employment file. But what do you do if asked to sign one?…

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FRIVOLOUS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE: I THINK NOT 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

FRIVOLOUS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE: I THINK NOT

I am always amazed by the medical-industrial complex’s repeated allegations that too many frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits are filed which causes every American to pay more for medical care. First, medical malpractice lawsuits are very expensive for the patient…costing $20,000 to $50,000 to prosecute. Second, theses case take 2 years or more to conclude. Third,…

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MEDICATION ERRORS IN NURSING HOMES 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

MEDICATION ERRORS IN NURSING HOMES

My law firm hears about medication errors in nursing home way too frequently. How about one resident (who is not diabetic) who is injected with insulin meant for another patient. Or, a resident’s records clearly reflect an allergy to certain medications yet the patient receives the medication to which she is allergic day after day…

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WHY WON’T A LAWYER TAKE YOUR MALPRACTICE CASE 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

WHY WON’T A LAWYER TAKE YOUR MALPRACTICE CASE

I know some families are shocked that an attorney won’t take their medical malpractice case. Despite political grumblings of frivolous lawsuits, many attorneys reject Medical Malpractice cases for various reasons. First and foremost, just because a physician made a mistake, doesn’t mean you have a lawsuit. Our office rejects most medical malpractice calls we get,…

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HEALTH CARE NON-COMPETES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

HEALTH CARE NON-COMPETES

I spoke to a group of nurses on Friday – and the conversation came around to non-compete agreements. They were shocked that their current employer would ask them to sign an agreement limiting their right to work elsewhere, or limiting their right to do consultant work on the side. “They can’t do that?” one asked.…

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR & NON-COMPETES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR & NON-COMPETES

FRIENDS: It is not that I don’t want you to call our firm and ask for advice, I do, but it seems like I get asked the following question at least 2-3 times a day: QUESTION: “I have been working for Company A, on a government contract for the last 6months. They hired me specifically…

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HEALTHCARE REFORM AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

HEALTHCARE REFORM AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

America is debating an important issue these days…whether healthcare is a right or a privilege. There are valid concerns and issues on both sides of the debate. However, I have grown tired of some of the myths perpetuated by big business and the insurance industry. The facts are as follows: 1. Medical malpractice has no…

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SEVERANCE PACKAGES: ARE YOU ENTITLED TO ONE? 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

SEVERANCE PACKAGES: ARE YOU ENTITLED TO ONE?

In Virginia the answer is “no,” unless you have an employment agreement which provides this benefit. Even though your employer is not required to provide severance benefits absent an agreement, there is much more to this issue. First, you have just lost your job…what do you have to lose by engaging in a little discussion…

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FALLS IN NURSING HOMES: IS THERE ANYTHING NEW TO REDUCE THE RISK? 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

FALLS IN NURSING HOMES: IS THERE ANYTHING NEW TO REDUCE THE RISK?

The answer is “yes.” The advancement of medical technology continues to address this serious, and potentially life-threatening, problem for the elderly and I wanted to share some new technology with our readers. The “Smart Fall Prevention System” is being utilized in some Louisiana nursing homes to reduce the risk of these falls. Each resident is…

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THE DANGERS OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

THE DANGERS OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

Everyone wants to be healthy, right? The problem is too many people rely on dietary supplements to make them the superman or superwoman they desire to be. This approach to health and vigor is fraught with potential problems. Federal authorities filed court papers last month alleging that two over-the-counter dietary supplements commonly used by high…

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