Q: Mother was in hospital then moved to a rehab facility. When D/C'd home, had unstageable pressure ulcer w/ necrosis...
and bone exposure. She had L4 Laminectomy at this time. Surgeon's Post-op notes states she had purposeful movement in ALL 4 extremities but came home as paraplegic w/ incontinence bowel/bladder, and sacral wound as described above. Mom lived alone previously. I work full-time as a nurse and now i have mom living w/ me requiring TOTAL care. What can I do?
A: An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry you are in this very difficult position. This is not a question that can be answered in the brief format of this Q & A Forum. It is a complex matter, and your post raises multiple issues. In terms of the most pressing issue of your mother's care, that could depend on her financial position and eligibility for public programs. A social worker from the facility could get you pointed in the right direction there to start things off. Also reach out to public agencies for information and/or assistance there. In terms of the other issue as to how a woman with mobility could wind up paraplegic, if you suspect that it is due to a medical error or breach of medical standard of care, you could reach out to med mal law firms in Alabama. You could search on your own or use the Find-a-Lawyer tab above. I hope you are able to find the necessary home care or resident care resources to deal with this difficult situation. Good luck
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