Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
What happens when Nursing Homes and Hospitals reduce staff?
Understaffing in nursing homes and hospitals is a pressing issue that can significantly impact the quality of care provided to patients...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 26, 2021
- 3 min
FAQs about Bedsore and Pressure Sore lawsuits:
Bedsores happen more often than necessary and they are not the fault of the patient. The patient is usually a victim with a right to sue.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
“My mom is in a nursing home and I noticed some bruises and bedsores- what should I do?
As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 6, 2019
- 1 min
How To Spot Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse?
How to spot nursing home neglect and what you can do about it.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 27, 2019
- 2 min
What are the facts about your rights as a victim of bedsores?
Often from the onset of bedsores, also described as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, victims in a hospital or nursing home are led to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 22, 2019
- 1 min
Helpful and Free easy-to-read Legal Guides for Senior Citizens.
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 8, 2018
- 7 min
Article: Nursing Homes Routinely Mask Low Staff Levels
Via New York Times By Jordan Rau ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 25, 2018
- 3 min
Secret data: Most VA nursing homes have more residents with bed sores, pain, than private facilities
Via Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 3 min
Bedsore Lawsuits: FAQs
WHEN IT COMES TO BEDSORES, PRESSURE SORES, DECUBITUS ULCERS IT’S OFTEN HELPFUL TO READ WHAT OTHERS HAVE ASKED. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BENEFIT...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 15, 2017
- 6 min
Pressure sores: Causes, treatment, and prevention
Informative medical information: Via MEDICAL NEWS TODAY, By Christian Nordqvist Reviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 16, 2017
- 3 min
New York City’s Safest And Most Dangerous Hospitals: Rankings
From New York City Patch: By Brendan Krisel (Patch National Staff) NEW YORK, NY — Going to certain hospitals in New York City may do more...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 13, 2016
- 1 min
Jury awards family $1 million in lawsuit against Beachwood nursing home
The family of a former resident of Beachwood Pointe Care Center has won a $1 million lawsuit against the nursing home. (Eli Saslow,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 19, 2016
- 1 min
Free Downloads: Easy to read elder guides for families and seniors.
Probate, Estate Planning, Healthcare Proxies, Medicaid Planning, etc. Get informed and find many of the answers to your existing...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 3, 2016
- 4 min
Pressures Sores: Frequently Asked legal questions
Asking questions is important for any consultation. When it comes to pressure sores and bedsores it’s often helpful to read what others...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 8, 2015
- 3 min
What Rights Do Bedsore Victims Have?
You’d be surprised how many times we hear the following from clients…”the nursing home said our dad’s skin condition was broken down and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 21, 2015
- 4 min
‘Smart bandage’ detects bedsores before they are visible to doctors
By Sarah Yang, Media Relations | March 17, 2015 BERKELEY — Engineers at UC Berkeley are developing a new type of bandage that does far...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 19, 2015
- 3 min
Bed and/or Chair Rest + Neglect = Bedsores
Article by Brian A. Raphan. Published 3/17/15 in ‘THE DOCTOR WEIGHS IN’ When a patient develops pressure ulcers, it is often a sign of...
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