Practitioners have changed the way they practice as a result of the pandemic, which seems to be moderating, and once again, [...]
In the following case1, an LPN and a charge nurse’s attempted management of a patient centered on their respective duty to protect the [...]
In a very recent case from New Jersey, the Plaintiff, a wheelchair bound quadriplegic, attended a personal training program at the [...]
What duty of confidentiality, if any, does a mental health practitioner have with respect to the use of the information gained during a [...]
Effective communication among nursing staff and other caregivers on the patient care team have been the subject of several previous [...]
In late 2015, we reminded personal trainers and other fitness professionals of their obligation to screen clients for activity prior to [...]
When mental health practitioners commence professional relationships with patients, there is a requirement to provide or disclose [...]
In my October 6, 2017 Bulletin, I reported a case of a nurse whose unprofessional conduct resulted in a lawsuit against her employer. [...]
In a relatively recent case from Wisconsin, a trial court and then an appeals court were faced with determining whether or not a [...]
There is a belief by some who have examined this issue that there is an underreporting of emotional abuse of children and that this [...]
In accordance with a physician’s order, it is necessary that a patient get out of bed and walk as soon as possible after surgery. In [...]
In a recent and interesting case from New Jersey, an appeals court reviewed a trial court’s decision in a fitness equipment injury [...]
