Prescription Errors
When a person becomes ill, he or she often turns to medical professionals for diagnosis and treatment. While some illnesses require rest and time for recovery, others may depend on reliable medical treatment. It is the responsibility of doctors and physicians to accurately diagnose the illness and prescribe the proper medication to the patient. Prescription errors can cause serious injury and even death to the patient and should be avoided at all costs by medical professionals.
People depend on their physicians to provide the right medication to treat their illnesses. If you have suffered further injury due to a prescription error, consult the Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811.
Common Prescription Errors
Commonly reported prescription errors include:
- Wrong prescription given due to misdiagnosis of the illness
- Incorrect dosage
- Ignorance of patient’s allergic history
- Harmful interaction with other prescribed drugs
- Pharmacy mistakes due to unreadable handwriting
- Confusion due to similar drug names
Medical professionals should be aware of the serious harm that can come from prescription errors. Patients can help protect themselves from prescription errors by clarifying the doctor’s instructions, asking questions, and verifying the information on their prescription.
Contact an Atlanta Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury due to a prescription error, you may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering. For the experienced representation you deserve, contact the Atlanta personal injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 today.
