Common Medical Malpractice Prescription Errors In Washington

Common Prescription Errors in Seattle Medical Malpractice Claims
Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. has handled many Seattle medical malpractice claims over the past 40 years. Here are the most common prescription errors our clients have reported:
• Administering the wrong dose of a medication
• Administering the wrong medication
• Mislabeled medications
• Order communication issues
• Medication compounding issues (drug interactions)
• Failing to warn users about medication side effects
• Poor training of pharmacy staff
Common Errors in Medication Administration
Besides prescription drug errors, the actual administration of a medication can lead to serious injuries. Here are the most common medication administration errors our clients have reported:
• Being given too much of a medication
• Being given too many doses of a medication
• Failing to give patient a medication in a timely manner
• Giving the patient the incorrect medicine
• Failing to keep adequate records of administered medication
Anesthesia Errors are Also a Major Seattle Medical Malpractice Problem
Not many people may realize this until they’ve suffered a serious injury, but even the smallest anesthesia error can cause serious permanent injuries, brain damage, and even death. Here are the most common anesthesia errors we’ve seen over the years:
• Failing to investigate a patient’s medical history for possible anesthesia complications
• Failing to inform patients about risks involved with not following anesthesia pre-operation instructions
• Giving too much anesthesia to a patient
• Failing to monitor an anesthesia patient’s vital signs
• Using defective equipment or misusing equipment
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Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. is experienced in handling Seattle medical malpractice claims. Let us help you next. We can be reached at (888) 228-3860.
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