Patients who live in nursing homes in Arizona are in a very vulnerable position. They are completely dependent on their caregivers for things like food and medicine. While most nursing home residents are properly cared for, unfortunately there are some cases where the caregiver denies the patient proper treatment in the form of elder abuse in Arizona.
For example, some caregivers might overmedicate a patient. Shockingly, some caregivers do this intentionally to prevent the person from complaining or voicing concerns about the treatment they are receiving. In other cases, the medication that is necessary for the patient’s health and well-being is denied. Failure to properly administer medicine to patients is completely unacceptable – and illegal. In fact, that’s why there are laws that have been established – such as the Arizona Adult Protective Services Act – to protect nursing home patients from this kind of abuse.
If you have a loved one in an Arizona nursing home, and you think they may be over- or under-medicated intentionally, please don’t hesitate to contact us. At Breyer Law Offices, our Peoria nursing home abuse lawyers welcome your call – whether you know you want to bring a suit against a nursing home, or you’re simply looking for answers surrounding a possible nursing home abuse case. We can give you the information and advice you need, so you can make the best decision for your loved one.
