When someone goes in for surgery, particularly if they’re at a “teaching” hospital, they may reasonably expect that medical and nursing students will observe the procedure. They don’t (and shouldn’t) expect their surgery to be used as a chance for students to practice...
Year: 2023
4 signs that you have whiplash after a car crash
Whiplash injuries affect the tendons, muscles and soft tissues of the neck. These types of injuries usually develop when you experience a sudden, vigorous and unidirectional back-and-forth motion of the head. Whiplash happens because your neck has been quickly and...
2 reasons some people drink and drive
The dangers of drunk driving are widely discussed, yet some people still get behind the wheel while impaired. So, why would someone engage in such a behavior knowing its dangers? Below are two reasons: Social influences A significant percentage of impaired drivers are...
Is a small dog’s bite anything to worry about?
When people think of “dangerous dog bites” they generally think of big dogs, with powerful jaws, like the American Pit Bull or a Cane Corso. A small dog, like Shih Tzu or a Chihuahua, just doesn’t evoke the same kind of fear. However, size doesn’t really matter when...
Is the GPS to blame for a car crash?
In some cases, a driver gets involved in a car accident and then blames their GPS. Maybe they claim that the GPS gave them faulty directions. Maybe the GPS just gave them a direct instruction, like saying they should “turn left now” and they followed those...
Why do teens cause more fatal car accidents?
When you look at fatal car accident rates – the number of fatal crashes per a set number of miles driven – you will find that they are highest for teen drivers. This age group is smaller than most other groups on the road, and yet it causes a disproportionate number...
What are cold-related work injuries?
When the winter weather hits and the cold settles in, workers who have to spend any time outside as part of their job duties need to be cautious. When you’re busy, it’s easy to overlook the warning signs of trouble, but exposure to extreme cold (and the dampness that...
What is an underride accident and how does it happen?
A rare and yet exceedingly dangerous type of car accident is known as an underride accident. This happens when two vehicles have a distinct height difference. It often involves semi-trucks and small passenger cars. To be an underride accident, the smaller vehicle has...
Did you really give “informed consent” for a medical procedure?
While patients typically rely on doctors to recommend the best treatment for illness or injury, ultimately, patients are the ones who make most medical decisions on their own behalf (with the exception of minors and those who are legally incapacitated). In some cases,...
Is tech making people worse drivers?
There are certainly some ways in which technology has made people worse drivers. A common example is texting and driving. This has become much more common since the smartphone was invented, and it causes numerous car accidents every day. But other types of technology...