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The Surgical Safety Checklist helps keep patients safe and ensures that all the necessary steps are taken before, during, and after surgery. When it comes to something as important as surgery, making sure everything goes smoothly is crucial. That’s why medical professionals use the Surgical Safety Checklist. Let’s explore what this checklist is all about […]
Parasailing in South Carolina is largely unregulated. The Post and Courier reports, “Parasailing doesn’t fall under the jurisdiction of any public authority in South Carolina: It is not overseen by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (which inspects amusement rides), nor by the Department of Natural Resources, which registers and titles watercraft.” The U.S. Coast […]
Diagnostic errors in healthcare lead to around 800,000 deaths and disabilities in the US each year. That’s a huge number! In fact, even in South Carolina, this problem has serious implications for patients. A study by researchers highlighted in a recent CNN article reveals the alarming scale of this issue. These errors can happen for […]
It’s important to know the facts about malignant mesothelioma, in order to avoid risk factors and recognize early symptoms. What is Mesothelioma? “Malignant mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that develops in the linings of the lungs, abdomen, heart or testes.” (Mesothelioma.com) The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is […]
Misdiagnosis of melanoma poses significant challenges in the field of dermatology and impacts patient outcomes. Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is a serious and potentially fatal condition. First, let’s discuss skin cancer in general, including nonmelanoma. Skin Cancer Statistics Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and 1 in 5 Americans […]
How to calculate workers’ comp in South Carolina is dependent on three areas: the worker’s average weekly salary, the location of the injury, and the nature of the injury. Suffering a serious injury on the job can be very stressful. You will probably have a lot on your mind as you try to figure out […]
States with worst drivers. Here are the top 10 per Forbes Advisor: The Palmetto State ranks 10th when it comes to the worst drivers in the United States. Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states and Washington D.C. to find which states have the worst drivers, using six key metrics: How many fatal accidents per 100,000 […]
Rear end accident in South Carolina? We have put together a comprehensive list of steps you need to take after being rear-ended. These steps are easy to remember and will help if you decide to file a personal injury claim: US Statistics With over 228 million drivers in the United States, serious auto accidents happen every day. […]
Bicycle and pedestrian safety is a problem in South Carolina. Pedestrian fatality statistics in SC In 2020, South Carolina was second in the nation for walking fatalities per 100,000 population. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), there were 187 pedestrian deaths that year. These pedestrian fatalities comprised 18% of the total traffic […]
SCDC (South Carolina Department of Corrections) inmates die at a high rate compared with other states. SCDC Inmate Deaths A research group at the University of South Carolina School of Law recently compiled a report on deaths in “prisons, jails, and detention centers across South Carolina.” The January of 2023 report, “SC Deaths Behind Bars” […]
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