On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven highlights two critical issues in health care that are common yet often overlooked. We begin with uterine fibroids, tumors that occur frequently in women of reproductive age. Symptoms include bleeding, swelling and cramping, but fibroids also can affect pregnancy and in some cases lead to miscarriage.
Guests:
- Dr. Elliot Cazes, obstetrician gynecologist in private practice and professor at the University of Tampa.
- Monique Little, uterine fibroid patient.
Then, many turn to nursing facilities to deliver high-quality and cost-effective care to their geriatric loved ones. In some cases, patients report abuse and neglect from their caregivers. We explore the growing need for vigilance in these settings and steps to take when maltreatment is suspected.
Guest:
- Kasey Wagner, attorney at Baggett Law who specializes in nursing home abuse, assisted living facility neglect and medical malpractice.
