Medication Errors
According to the FDA, an estimated 1.3 million patients are harmed by medication errors each year. The term “medication errors” encompasses a number of different issues that can potentially injure a patient. While medications are issued to help our health problems, they can be harmful or even deadly if improperly prescribed, filled, or used.
If you or someone you love has fallen ill because of a medication error, the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., are dedicated to helping you fight for the injury compensation that you deserve. Contact us today at 215-238-1130 for more information.
Types of Medication Errors
A doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other medical staff can be the source of a medication error. The more people who are involved in prescribing, filling, and issuing a medication, the greater the chance of an error occurring as the order changes hands. Some of the most common medication errors include:
Prescription miscommunication because of poor handwriting, incorrect units, confusing similarly named medications, or other misunderstandings during prescription
- Poor labeling of medication contents or patient instructions
- Lack of up-to-date information on drugs, such as medication expiration dates or new risks and warnings
- Lack of information on a patient, such as known allergies, past illnesses and medications, and other pertinent information
Even a small medication error can put a patient at risk of an overdose or other improper use of a drug. If you or someone you know has been injured because of a medication error, it is important to know that you have the right to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit against those responsible. Our medical malpractice lawyers can fight on your behalf to recover compensation for injuries and damages that you have suffered as a result of a medication error.
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For more information on medication errors and how to initiate a lawsuit for medical malpractice, don’t hesitate to contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130.