Getting a DUI can be a wake up call for the way you have been living. Perhaps you have been avoiding the realities of your alcohol dependence for too long and have now realized that your behavior has gotten out of control. If this is the case, then the good news is...
What is a surgical Never Event?
A Never Event has a fairly telling name. In the medical community, it's the term that refers to things that should never happen. Often, it relates to shocking or fatal errors. For example, a patient comes in to have a lung removed. The surgeon operates on the wrong...
Electronic health records and emergency room errors
A trip to the emergency room can be a frightening experience for anyone. The ER is the last place you want to be, but you trust the doctors and nurses to take care of you properly. Most ER staffers work with electronic health records, and they might update the...
Getting help for chemical dependency
Addiction is something that many people suffer from in different forms. It is an illness that you should never feel ashamed of, but it is important to come to terms with it so that you can begin on a path to recovery. For an overwhelming number of people, it takes a...
When does an ignition interlock device become mandatory?
The first time you're convicted of driving under the influence, you could see between 10 days and 12 months behind bars, anywhere from $300 in fines to $1,000 and a driver's license suspension that lasts for 12 months. You will also need to do community service for at...
Georgia has earned a No. 2 ranking in strict DUI laws
Anyone who thinks it is okay to drink and drive in Georgia would do well to brush up on the state’s DUI laws, which include stiff criminal and administrative penalties, even for first-time offenders. A nationwide survey gives the otherwise hospitable Peach State high...