How Do Medication Errors Occur?
A mistake in the prescription or administration of drugs can happen at almost any point in a patient’s care. Hospital staff members are aware of the frequency of medication errors and pharmacy mistakes. They know how important it is to keep accurate records, to double-check prescriptions and to communicate clearly with other team members. When proper standards of care are not followed and communication breaks down, the results can be devastating. At Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, our attorneys can help victims of a wide range of prescription errors, such as: • Nursing error — like misreading a chart — leading to medication overdose • Pharmacist negligence in filling a prescription • Failure to take accurate medical history leading to the administration of contraindicated drugs • Failure to provide standard prophylactic medications (to prevent post-surgical infection, for example) To discuss your case in a free consultation with an experienced New York City medical malpractice lawyer, contact o
