Monthly Archives: January 2024
Is It Ethical For A Dental Patient To Get A Cleaning Without An Exam?
All licensed professionals are taught about ethics, as ethical issues may sometimes come about in their professional lives. This is especially true in the dentistry field, where services are expensive and patients want to save as much money as possible. While this is certainly understandable, this can also bring about ethical issues. For example,… Read More »
Nursing Assistant’s License Suspended For Neglect
Patients who are in nursing homes need constant care. They need food, water, medications, and medical treatment. When a person does not get any of these necessities from their caregiver, they can suffer serious medical conditions and even die. This was the case in Washington. One person died and another was hospitalized due to… Read More »
When Excessive Dental Treatment Leads To Dental Board Action
When a patient goes to the dentist, they want to get their teeth cleaned and fixed effectively. They want to get the necessary treatment, but who wants to spend tens of thousands of dollars? An unethical dentist will order excessive treatment with a high cost. That was what a celebrity dentist did. The dental… Read More »
How Nurses Can Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care
There are many cases in which doctors engage in substandard care. They may not do enough to properly diagnose a patient, causing them to suffer from a worsened condition, injuries, or even death. Because of this, some doctors go a little too far with medical care. They may order tests or write prescriptions that… Read More »
