Medication errors can occur at a variety of steps in the process of providing patient care, from ordering the medication to administering the drug. Some of the most common errors, however, take place during the dispensing part of the prescribing process. Whether the result of miscommunication between a doctor and…
Prescription drugs have the potential to save lives and speed up recovery. However, prescription drug errors can cause serious injury, even death. As Miami medical malpractice lawyers, we wish that medication errors were rare, but a new study suggests that they are alarmingly widespread. According to two university estimates, roughly…
Medical malpractice can occur in a variety of ways. Sometimes it happens during surgery, but it can also happen at the dentist’s office. A growing number of cases, though, are happening at your local pharmacy. Every year, medication errors affect 7 million Americans. Adverse drug events result in 1 million…
A common reason people sue for medical malpractice is due to prescription drug errors. This can be particularly frightening since we rely so heavily on a doctor’s diagnosis and their treatment plan. Medications need to be thoughtfully prescribed, filled and administered; any harm to the patient resulting from a mistake…
