Minnnesota Medication Error Lawyer Describes Common Situations Leading to Medication Error Lawsuits
Thousands of people in the United States are victims of medication errors each year. Numerous attempts have been made to reduce medication errors. Medication errors can lead to serious problems and can cause serious injuries and health complications. Millions of people rely on prescribed medications in order to maintain their general health, and medication errors in hospitals, pharmacies, and nursing homes can cause serious medical issues.
Medication errors can occur because of medical mistakes. Children and infants are at a higher risk than adults. Errors due to poor handwriting can create confusion between the pharmacist and physician.
Common types of medication errors include:
- Prescribing wrong dose;
- Prescribing medications without diagnosis;
- Wrong labeling errors;
- Confusion between medications of similar names;
- Errors due to poor handwriting practice;
- Prescribing medications without knowledge of patient’s medical history; and
- Overdose
Wrong dose medication error is the most common medication mistake in hospitals, clinics, and other health care centers. Sadly, many have died due to wrong dose medication error. Some of the factors that are associated with wrong dose medication error include:
- Lack of communication between hospital staff;
- Unclear drug labeling;
- Prescribing drugs without considering vital statistics such as blood pressure, heart rate; and
- Failure to store medications properly
Has you or a loved one suffered because of a medication error? Contact a MN medication error lawyer with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. We offer free consultations at your home, work, hospital or one of our six Twin Cities metro offices. Contact us by calling (612) 789-2100 or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form. We never charge a fee unless we win a settlement on your behalf.
A pharmacist has a duty to fill prescriptions correctly and without error. Pharmacists working at a drug store, hospital, clinic, nursing home, or any location must perform their duties with care and proper knowledge of the drugs they encounter.
