In the age of high-tech medicine and information readily available at the drop of a hat, it’s strange to think that one oversight by a medical practitioner could lead to a dangerous or deadly outcome. Drug interactions are one incident that can lead to catastrophic...
Doctors getting distracted is a serious safety issue. Unfortunately, studies show that a lot of them do get distracted and this sometimes leads to mistakes that endanger or harm their patients. What is it that takes a doctor’s focus off the job? The distractions that...
Medication errors can occur in a number of ways. Physicians can recommend an inappropriate drug given a patient's personal or family history. Pharmacists and the technicians assisting them can make mistakes when compounding medication or dispensing drugs. Nurses and...
There’s no question that interruptions in the supply chain are problematic for a lot of patients who depend on certain medications. Is it wise to turn to alternatives through compounding pharmacies? Maybe not. Compounding pharmacies do have their place, particularly...
Patients are entitled to at least a reasonable standard of care from all doctors and medical staff. When the conduct of a medical professional falls below the expected standard in the industry, this may be negligence. While errors can happen, negligent conduct can...
Say that something goes wrong while you’re being treated in a hospital, your doctor fails to diagnose a condition until it’s gotten extremely serious or you’re prescribed the wrong medication (or wrong dosage). What kind of apology you get – if any – may depend on...
In the world of healthcare, medication errors pose a significant challenge. These preventable mistakes can lead to discomfort, harm and even death, making it crucial for healthcare providers and patients to understand their intricacies. If you are suffering from a...
There are more prescription medications on the market than ever, which for the most part is a good thing. Many conditions can be treated or managed with drugs that in the past were untreatable. At the same time, there’s a serious shortage of pharmacists – especially...
Medication errors are a critical issue in healthcare that pose significant risks to patient safety. These errors can occur at various stages of a patient’s healthcare journey, including prescribing, dispensing, administering and monitoring medications. Regardless of...
Every day, patients in California are injured by medication errors. These can occur when a patient is given too much or too little of the correct medication or when they are given the wrong medication altogether. Here are four common reasons why a patient may be...
