“There is no more justified use of our courts than to prosecute those who
abuse and neglect the aging patients they are entrusted to care for.”

Michael D. Carter, Jr.
Attorney, Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

August 2005,
Illinois Law Firm to Sponsor Outreach on Abuse & Neglect in Nursing Homes; Roberts to Host

I could not agree more with Mr. Carter’s statement.

Fortunately for those who have been abused, neglected, or injured while receiving care in a nursing home or long-term care environment there are advocates like Michael Carter and others who don’t side-step the message regarding the unfathomable realities of nursing home abuse with more palatable political correctness.

Instead, he hits the issues, those responsible to protect the aging against abuse, such as local and state agencies (Health and Human Services), and the industry itself, square between the eyes with his in-depth medical knowledge, unshakeable understanding of the laws governing licensed facilities, and his experience advocating for the injured within institutionalized care.

Every now and then an outspoken advocate like me gets a rare opportunity to blend her work with that of others in an effort to incite meaningful public discussion and long-overdue change. My introduction to Mr. Carter was one such event.

Teaming with Citizen Action/Illinois, Margaret Neiderer (former ICARE Ombudsman and recognized expert witness throughout the state of Illinois on nursing home neglect), and Michael Carter, the law firm of Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates has sponsored a unique online radio program that is available 24/7.

This special program helps families and loved ones to better understand, a) the questions they MUST ask when evaluating a nursing home or long-term care facility, b) what to look for in a facility, c) what to expect in patient care management and when to speak out, and finally, what to do if they suspect neglect, abuse, or an injury has occurred.

We’ll also discuss what promising trends are on the horizon and what citizens can do to help change an industry now that has little incentive to alter its present course.

I hope you’ll join us.

Rosemary Roberts,
Producer & Host, “The Patient’s Voice” Online Radio Program.

To listen (click): Abuse & Neglect within Long-term Care and Nursing Home Enviornonments

Feature Article: The House that Terror (and your tax dollars) Built, by Chicago personal injury lawyer, Cliff Horwitz, Managing Partner, Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Attorney and Counselors at Law. (Chicago, Illinois)

What others are saying about The Patient's Voice ...

"Rosemary Roberts' true professionalism and caring nature puts her at the top of the list for radio show hosts." Jeff Elliott, Normal, Illinois

“This is important work Rosemary is doing to get the word out about the latest information patients can have to help themselves gain knowledge about their own health care.” Don Gazzanaga, Author, The No Salt, Low Sodium Cook Book Series

“What Rosemary brings to consumers via her online program, is a media platform that opens the door to responsible discussions with the consumer's best interest in mind, a perspective that traditionally isn't provided for in length or content.” Doug Elmets, Elmets Communication

"What a calling answered by you with your show.  Truly a gift of service to those in need.   Simply stated, thank you for all that you do as an advocate for all of us.  When the white coats, scrubs, and stethoscopes come off we are all consumers of healthcare!" Shelly Anderson, RN

 

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