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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…

Doctor’s license suspended by Illinois medical board

Jonathan Stone November 6, 2012 No Comments

A doctor who has been practicing in Illinois had his license suspended by the state’s medical board last week. The Illinois board of professional regulation did not say when or…

Transition coaches improve outcomes after patients leave hospitals

Jonathan Stone November 2, 2012 No Comments

Several hospitals in the Midwest are testing new methods that would prevent repeat visits by elderly patients and other vulnerable patients. These measures could reduce the number of hospital negligence…

Meningitis outbreak hits Illinois: What about the victims?

Jonathan Stone October 19, 2012 No Comments

As of Monday, there is one case of fungal meningitis in Illinois and nearly 212 across the country. Twelve people have died and we can expect this number to rise.…

Is it safe for pregnant women to take blood pressure meds?

Jonathan Stone September 28, 2012 No Comments

Newly released information from the journal Hypertension shows that an increasing number of pregnant women are using medication to control their blood pressure. But the use of these drugs could…

Chicago patients beware: Off-label medication use can be hazardous

Jonathan Stone September 13, 2012 No Comments

Medication is a common form of treatment for many illnesses and health complications Chicago patients suffer. While patients place their complete trust in doctors when it comes to prescription drugs,…

Patient died after Illinois doctor prescribed powerful opiate

Jonathan Stone September 5, 2012 No Comments

Many Chicago patients benefit from prescription medications. Some need to take medications on a daily basis to control their blood pressure or diabetes. Other people might use prescription drugs only…

Patients can avoid costly risks by questioning medical treatments, part two

Jonathan Stone August 3, 2012 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that a group representing more than 370,000 doctors from nine different medical societies recently suggested that too many…

Heart patient medication errors common after hospital stay

Jonathan Stone July 20, 2012 No Comments

Patients are dependent upon Chicago physicians and pharmacists for correct prescription drugs and dosages. Medication errors, including failing to inform patients about negative side effects of prescription drugs, can lead…

Physicians who oppose new FDA drug proposal fear medication errors

Jonathan Stone June 27, 2012 No Comments

Chicago doctors prescribe drugs to patients after evaluating the need for the medication. Physicians know a patient’s health history and can explain to patients any adverse reactions a new drug…

Chicago man said health suffered when he was denied HIV drugs

Jonathan Stone June 19, 2012 No Comments

This week, a Chicago man filed a lawsuit claiming that he suffered health complications while he was an inmate at an Illinois jail because the facility had refused to give…

Drug medication errors more likely in prescriptions for children

Jonathan Stone May 28, 2012 No Comments

As folks age, many might assume that they will eventually need to start taking medications on a daily basis in order to maintain their health. Chicago patients might be prescribed…

E-prescriptions could reduce serious, fatal medication errors

Jonathan Stone May 22, 2012 No Comments

Think of how many times you have gone to your doctor for an illness and been prescribed an antibiotic or other drug to treat your condition. Chances are you, your…

Court rules in favor of family in medication error lawsuit

Jonathan Stone February 11, 2012 No Comments

Illinois doctors and other medical professionals throughout the entire U.S. must properly monitor patients to avoid medication errors such as overdoses or severe reactions caused by the interaction of several…

Doctors, pharmacists warned not to confuse drugs with similar names

Jonathan Stone January 25, 2012 No Comments

We have mentioned in other posts on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog that medication errors made by pharmacists and doctors are not uncommon, especially when so many drug names…

Hospital fined for improperly storing medications, vaccines

Jonathan Stone December 21, 2011 No Comments

Illinois patients may assume that hospitals are safe places for receiving medical treatment, undergoing surgery or giving birth. Although this is true in many cases, there are also numerous instances…

Preventing a pharmacist’s mistake from injuring you or loved ones

Jonathan Stone December 17, 2011 No Comments

Yesterday, our Chicago medical malpractice law blog discussed the common types of medication errors that are made by healthcare professionals in Illinois and throughout the entire nation. Despite the fact…

Pharmacy mistakes common in Illinois and throughout entire U.S.

Jonathan Stone December 16, 2011 No Comments

With so many medications being prescribed to patients on a daily basis in Illinois, it is not surprising that a majority of the medical malpractice cases in the state involve…

Family sues hospital for mistakenly giving man execution drug

Jonathan Stone November 23, 2011 No Comments

Our Illinois medical professionals are held to the highest standards in order to provide the best care for each patient on a daily basis. But when hospitals, doctors and nurses…

Family of medical malpractice victim wins lawsuit

Jonathan Stone November 23, 2011 No Comments

Medication errors are a common form of medical malpractice in Illinois and throughout the entire U.S. Drugs are prescribed to countless individuals every day, but when patients are given the…

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Chicago doctor charged with area’s largest medication fraud

Doctor’s license suspended by Illinois medical board

Transition coaches improve outcomes after patients leave hospitals

Meningitis outbreak hits Illinois: What about the victims?

Is it safe for pregnant women to take blood pressure meds?

Chicago patients beware: Off-label medication use can be hazardous

Patient died after Illinois doctor prescribed powerful opiate

Patients can avoid costly risks by questioning medical treatments, part two

Heart patient medication errors common after hospital stay

Physicians who oppose new FDA drug proposal fear medication errors

Chicago man said health suffered when he was denied HIV drugs

Drug medication errors more likely in prescriptions for children

E-prescriptions could reduce serious, fatal medication errors

Court rules in favor of family in medication error lawsuit

Doctors, pharmacists warned not to confuse drugs with similar names

Hospital fined for improperly storing medications, vaccines

Preventing a pharmacist’s mistake from injuring you or loved ones

Pharmacy mistakes common in Illinois and throughout entire U.S.

Family sues hospital for mistakenly giving man execution drug

Family of medical malpractice victim wins lawsuit

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