Medication Errors
Each day, many individuals in Philadelphia rely on medication. Whether it's to relieve mild or severe pain, to get rid of an illness, or is absolutely vital in keeping someone alive, medication is essential for many. It's so easy for a medication error to occur, that they are actually the most common reason for medical malpractice lawsuits. When a prescription medication error occurs, this can greatly harm - or even kill - the person taking the medication. If you have lost a loved one due to a medication error, our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers can help.
Have you or a loved one suffered due to a medication error? Our Philadelphia malpractice lawyers can assist you. Contact our Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers today.
Any of the following can be considered a medication error:
- Wrong dosage (too high)
- Wrong dosage (too low)
- Wrong medication
- Medication allergy
When prescribing medication, it is the medical professional's responsibility to ask the patient if he or she has any known medication allergies. Additionally, the medical professional needs to inquire about any other medications the patient may be taking, in case it may not mix well with other medications. Pregnant women cannot take a number of different medications or else the mother and baby's health is at risk, therefore medical professionals must also ask all women if they are pregnant before prescribing certain medications. Contact our Philadelphia malpractice lawyers if you or a loved one was injured from a medication error.
The fault of a medication error can be that of a doctor, dentist, nurse practitioner, or pharmacist. The individual prescribing the medication can be make a number of different errors; anything from prescribing the wrong dosage to simply jotting down the prescription in ineligible writing. At the same time, a pharmacist might misunderstand a prescription and fill a prescription for the wrong dosage. Also, many medication names are similar in name yet completely different in what they do, and patients may wind up getting prescribed and taking the wrong medicine. This is very dangerous and can result in devestation.
Have you or a loved one suffered due to a medication error? Our Philadelphia malpractice lawyers can assist you. Contact our Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers today.
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