Have you been the victim of a medication error in San Diego? This unfortunate turn of events occurs much more often that you may think. The most common type of medication error comes from the incorrect dispensing of medicine. This can be due to any number of factors,...
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Who is most at fault for medication errors?
On Behalf of Chihak & Martel | Nov 29, 2021 | Medication Errors
Medical malpractice is a growing issue in California and the rest of the country. Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., causing more fatalities than Alzheimer's, strokes, and diabetes. Medical errors affect one in seven Medicare patients and...
Types of medication errors from the nursing perspective
On Behalf of Chihak & Martel | Nov 10, 2021 | Medication Errors
Residents of San Diego and other areas of California may want to learn more about a study instituted in Iran. The goal of the study was to evaluate nursing errors in the medication process that affect patient care. Nursing mistakes are a global problem. According to...
The hidden impact of medication errors in children
On Behalf of Chihak & Martel | Sep 29, 2021 | Medication Errors
Prescription drugs save lives but have the potential to do serious damage to people if administered incorrectly. If given incorrectly to children, certain drugs and chemicals have fatal effects. Medical providers, parents, and guardians in California must work to...
Proving causation in a medical malpractice claim
On Behalf of Chihak & Martel | Aug 31, 2021 | Medication Errors
Any patient in California who wants to prove that a medical provider is responsible for their suffering needs to prove causation. However, linking a doctor's actions to the resulting physical damages may not be as simple as it seems. Determining the cause To present...
Medication errors with cancer patients
On Behalf of Chihak & Martel | May 26, 2021 | Medication Errors
Medication errors are among the most commonly occurring types of medical mistakes in California and elsewhere in the United States. One study involving cancer patients examines medication errors made in regard to individuals afflicted with this disease. Minimal...
Medication errors are more common than people realize
On Behalf of Chihak & Martel | Apr 28, 2021 | Medication Errors
When you get medications in California, you expect that they will be the right type and the correct dosage. However, errors can occur regarding medications, and those errors could result in significant illness or even death. Before taking any medication, you should...
Some common medication errors
On Behalf of Chihak & Martel | Apr 20, 2021 | Medication Errors
Worried about medication errors in your prescription? There are some common mistakes that occur due to errors in dispensing; doctors and pharmacists can prevent them. Residents of San Diego and other areas of California will want to know more about what is being done...
Common reasons for medical malpractice claims
On Behalf of Chihak & Martel | Mar 15, 2021 | Medication Errors, Surgical Error
California residents understand that making mistakes is common to all humans. But when a doctor acts in error, life-altering consequences become possible for a patient. Patients may become better able to avoid the dangers of these mistakes if they understand when they...
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