A study, supported in part by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), links the rate of patient mortality to both education and staffing. The research was conducted in European hospitals, where it was found that the higher a nurse’s...
Survey: Paramedics Not Receiving Adequate Training in Critical Care
Paramedics play a crucial role in an emergency medical situation. Patients are oftentimes in critical condition and may require care or treatment while en route to the hospital. However, a recent survey of 610 paramedics (317 who work in critical...
Taking Legal Action after Bad Reactions to Botox
Botox has become a popular cosmetic treatment to reduce appearance of facial wrinkles. Some doctors may prescribe Botox injections to treat migraine headaches as well as excessive underarm sweating. Some may even use it to treat limb spasticity...