Most truly effective medications require a doctor's prescription. After a doctor recommends a medication, their patient needs to obtain it from a licensed professional, like a pharmacist. Sometimes, medical professionals even administer the drug to a patient directly....
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Why do people often fear reporting sexual harassment?
There have been federal rules against sexual harassment in place for decades, as the idea of such protections rose to prominence in popular culture years ago. Most employers now claim to offer harassment-free workplaces and to have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual...
Blind zones don’t only affect semi-truck drivers
Semi-trucks are so much bigger than passenger vehicles that they cause a variety of unique safety concerns. For example, there are often large mirrors attached to a semi-truck's cab to assist operators in coping with the blind spots around the vehicle. If those in...
3 unsafe practices that cause many semi-truck collisions
Driving is always a safety-critical task, but managing a vehicle that is many times larger than the average vehicle on the road is even more risky. Individuals in control of semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles might cause crashes that affect numerous other...
2 times businesses like hotels could be liable for criminal acts
When one person violates the law, that individual is usually directly responsible for their own actions. Those who choose to assault others or steal will have to face criminal consequences if they get caught later, for example. Oftentimes, those affected by criminal...
By the time tenants see black mold, the issue could be severe
The relatively dry environment in Nevada isn't one strongly associated with toxic mold. When people think of black mold developing and houses, they often think of humid areas, not Nevada. However, black mold grows inside houses in part because interior conditions at a...
A fracture from a casino slip-and-fall could lead to major issues
When people slip because of wet floors or trip on crumpled rugs or exposed power cords at a casino, they could end up severely injured. Some people damage their spinal cords or injure their brains when they fall. Compared to such severe and dramatic injuries, a broken...
Overworked doctors put their patients at risk of serious mistakes
People make appointments with primary care physicians or wait at an urgent care facility because they need treatment. Before they can get a prescription medication or a referral to a specialist, a doctor must diagnose them or refer them to someone who can diagnose...
3 warning signs of abuse in a nursing home
Older adults in nursing homes are at risk of abuse in part because they are not in a position to advocate for themselves. Some of them may have cognitive issues that make them particularly vulnerable and even childlike in their dependence on their professional...
Damages from catastrophic injuries can be considerable
The financial implications can be staggering when an individual suffers from a catastrophic injury such as a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury. The costs incurred extend far beyond initial medical treatment, often lasting a lifetime and impacting various aspects...