When you have something going on with your health, you expect your medical provider to treat your concerns with respect and compassion – not dismiss or downplay them. Unfortunately, medical gaslighting isn’t uncommon. Medical gaslighting involves a healthcare provider...
Month: October 2023
Can someone with epilepsy become a licensed trucker?
Epilepsy, a neurological condition known for causing repeated seizures, can raise doubts about whether someone can get a commercial driver's license. This concern is particularly significant for those aiming to become truckers, given their long hours on the road. When...
Locked-in Syndrome: The impact of handoff failures
There's a significant role that doctors and others in health care need to fill. They need to give their patients the best treatment from when they arrive until they leave. The duty involves more than identifying and treating health problems. For doctors, it also...
Electric skateboard recalled after causing injuries and deaths
Personal mobility devices such as Segways and “hoverboards” were all the rage in 2015 and 2016. They may not be as popular as they once were years ago, but some people still swear by their personal mobility devices. All this, despite issues that plagued the...