Category: Medication Errors

Defective medication leading to relapses for certain patients

Jonathan Stone June 13, 2013 No Comments

When physicians prescribe certain medications to treat injuries or illnesses, most people trust that this is one of the necessary steps toward getting back to health. They rely upon the…

Drug shortages leading to medication errors in hospitals?

Jonathan Stone June 12, 2013 No Comments

When a person needs medical attention for a serious injury or illness, and are administered to a hospital, he or she will often receive several different antibiotics during the stay.…

Patient who was allergic to penicillin was given drug at hospital

Jonathan Stone June 4, 2013 No Comments

Before Joliet doctors or hospital workers prescribe or administer medications to patients, one question they will hopefully ask patients is whether patients are allergic to any medications. When Illinois doctors…

Hospital says medication error did not put woman on life support

Jonathan Stone May 23, 2013 No Comments

Having to choose to keep a loved one on life support or not is a difficult and heartbreaking decision that some Joliet families are forced to make when loved ones…

Experts offer tips for preventing blood thinner medication errors

Jonathan Stone May 21, 2013 No Comments

The effects of a stroke can be devastating for Chicago patients and their families. Strokes cannot always be avoided, but when doctors provide patients with the proper care and attention…

Illinois patient’s earning capacity affected by medication error

Jonathan Stone May 17, 2013 No Comments

Joliet patients who suffer from cardiovascular problems may know how important it is to keep their medical conditions under control by taking their medications, exercising and maintaining a healthy diet.…

Wrongful death suit: Doctor negligent when prescribing pain meds

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2013 No Comments

When Joliet doctors prescribe powerful medications to patients, such as painkillers, doctors must make sure they are prescribing these types of drugs in a safe manner. Doctors should acknowledge that…

Chicago hospitals, doctors must take note of new drug recalls

Jonathan Stone April 30, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned before on our blog, it is extremely important that doctors prescribe patients with correct medications and correct doses of medications in order to prevent patients from…

Chicago doctors, hospital executives arrested for kickback scheme

Jonathan Stone April 26, 2013 No Comments

Last week, the Chicago Tribune reported that several doctors and at least two hospital officials were arrested for being involved in an alleged kickback scheme at Sacred Heart Hospital. After…

Update: Illinois nursing home to compensate family for fatal overdose

Jonathan Stone March 25, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this month on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that a wrongful death claim against an Illinois nursing home was finally scheduled to go to trial.…

High dose of drug caused Illinois patient’s fatal heart attack

Jonathan Stone March 21, 2013 No Comments

Too much of a medication may be very harmful to patients in Chicago. Patients may either suffer life-threatening health problems or fatal injuries when their bodies are forced to process…

Medical clinic in Chicago shut down by federal drug agents

Jonathan Stone March 12, 2013 No Comments

Painkillers are helpful medications that allow Chicago patients to cope with serious injuries. Painkillers are also very dangerous when these medications are not used properly. Patients may become addicted to…

Joliet families can take action to avoid common medication errors

Jonathan Stone February 14, 2013 No Comments

If you were to open your medicine cabinet right now, how many medications would you find? You might find some pain relievers, cold and cough remedies or old and current…

Lawsuit: Clinic gave woman vitamins instead of birth control pills

Jonathan Stone February 13, 2013 No Comments

While some medication errors may be life threatening, it seems others may be life giving. Demonstrating the importance of assuring patients in the U.S. are given correct medications, a medical…

Lower doses of sleep medications recommended for women

Jonathan Stone January 28, 2013 No Comments

While the media often focuses on car accidents related to drunk driving or distracted driving, yet another cause of vehicle crashes rarely makes the news. Joliet residents and others across…

Chicago doctors warned not to prescribe Pradaxa to some patients

Jonathan Stone December 28, 2012 No Comments

To avoid making serious or fatal prescription medication errors, Chicago doctors need to have a vast knowledge of medications that are used to treat a variety of illnesses and other…

Chicago doctor charged with area’s largest medication fraud

Jonathan Stone December 7, 2012 No Comments

While trust is important in any relationship, it’s crucial in a doctor-patient relationship. Patients must be able to trust that their physicians have their best interests in mind. Unfortunately, not…

Are antidepressants good or bad for pregnant women in Illinois?

Jonathan Stone November 30, 2012 No Comments

It is no mystery that Joliet doctors must be incredibly careful when prescribing medication to patients. Medication errors can lead to overdoses or bad reactions that could cause adverse health…

Lawsuit claims Joliet resident died from medication error

Jonathan Stone November 27, 2012 No Comments

Two years ago, a Joliet resident had been taken to a local hospital after she began to experience chest pain. Medical professionals treated and monitored the 24-year-old woman for two…

Head of pharmacy board ousted after 31 steroid-related deaths

Jonathan Stone November 15, 2012 No Comments

Last month on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that the fungal meningitis outbreak was linked to tainted medications that were manufactured at a pharmacy in Massachusetts.…

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