Resources for Medical Malpractice Medication Errors | Page 3

Joliet patients often trust that their doctors know what they are doing when prescribing a medication. But based on the results of a new study that was published last month, patients in Illinois should be more skeptical when their doctors prescribe drugs. After analyzing nearly 20 different studies that had collected data on prescription drug […]
Medication Errors

Codeine, one of the most potent relievers for post-operative pain, is being investigated for safety concerns, particularly when treating children. The investigation was prompted after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration received at least three reports involving children who have lost their lives after suffering complications from codeine when it was used to relieve pain […]
Medication Errors

Last month on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that prescription painkiller overdose deaths remain a huge concern in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that one type of painkiller, methadone, is the cause of about 30 percent of all fatal pain-reliever overdoses. Although patients are certainly […]
Medication Errors

Mental illness affects millions of people throughout the entire U.S. Some Joliet residents might suffer from depression that is easily managed with medication. Other folks might need more intense treatment in order to help them cope with their mental health issues. Whether a patient’s illness is mild or severe, all patients deserve to be seen […]
Medication Errors

Doctors are obligated to provide quality patient care, including proper recommendations for prescription medications and dosages. Illinois residents rely on health care professionals to preventmedication errors, such as prescribing the wrong drug or dose of a drug, that could harm or kill patients. It is also part of a physician’s duty to caution patients about […]
Medication Errors

Chicago readers are probably aware of the kind of confusion that can be caused by simple miscommunication. But when miscommunication results in a medication error that causes a patient to become sick, it isn’t a simple error. That’s why it’s important for readers to be aware that you have rights. If you or someone you […]
Medication Errors

There are a lot of factors that could make a hospital unsafe. Still, we turn to hospitals to provide care when we are sick, not to cause injury. We may assume that hospitals in Illinois and across the U.S. are always striving to improve their level of care. But are they? A new Hospital Safety […]
Medication Errors

A large percentage of Illinois medical malpractice cases are a result of medication errors. Medications prescribed in hospitals, doctor’s clinics and nursing homes can cause a great deal of harm to a patient if they are given the wrong medication or wrong dosage. Policymakers are working to curb the amount of injuries caused by medication […]
Medication Errors