Even though the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, there are still a lot of questions about how the law will impact our lives. In 2013, many of the changes will be “behind the scenes,” setting up funding for expanded coverage and creating health care exchanges. The year 2014 will bring about easier ways to purchase health... Read more
In 2006, a jury in Virginia Beach awarded a family $1.5 million in the death of a family member. According to The Legal Examiner, doctors misdiagnosed melanoma as simply an infection, causing the melanoma to spread. The patient originally went to the doctor for a raw spot on a finger and was treated for an infection. When the infection did not... Read more
A dermatologist is a medical specialist who “is trained to evaluate and manage pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, hair and nails.” [1] Dermatologists receive specific training in:
Diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers
Management of contact dermatitis and other skin disorders
Recognition... Read more
As we enter a new year, many school districts begin the process of reviewing and renewing students’ Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). These meetings are often emotional for parents, we see our children as the beautiful, talented children they are and want teachers and other school personnel to see them the same way. We want to make sure... Read more
In the early stages of a relationship, everything is wonderful. You want to spend every day together. You share everything and seem to spend the whole day smiling. But as the relationship develops, you may have questions about whether it is a healthy relationship or whether it is time to say good-bye.
The following are 6 ingredients to a... Read more
