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...
Month: December 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...