Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can be dangerous if left untreated. For the elderly it is even more important to receive proper treatment. If a patient is dependent on nursing care, they rely on the nursing home to provide proper treatment.
Patients should be monitored for signs of UTIs and treated appropriately. Left untreated, a UTI can lead to severe symptoms and even death. For more, read the story.
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Robert W. Carter, Jr. is a Virginia attorney whose law practice is dedicated to protecting the rights of the victims of nursing home and assisted living neglect and abuse in Richmond, Roanoke, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Danville, Charlottesville, and across Virginia.
