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Doctors don’t always prescribe appropriate medications for seniors

Jonathan Stone September 10, 2012 No Comments

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,…

Should Joliet doctors be giving codeine to children?

Jonathan Stone August 24, 2012 No Comments

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…

Wife sues husband’s doctor for fatal painkiller overdose

Jonathan Stone August 15, 2012 No Comments

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…

Medication error cited in lawsuit after wealthy woman’s death

Jonathan Stone August 8, 2012 No Comments

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…

CDC: Methadone prescriptions, painkiller overdose deaths up

Jonathan Stone July 13, 2012 No Comments

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…

Do electronic medical records lead to fewer physician errors?

Jonathan Stone June 25, 2012 No Comments

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…

Low safety scores at some of nations best-known hospitals

Jonathan Stone June 12, 2012 No Comments

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…

Policymakers work to decrease hospital medical mistakes

Jonathan Stone June 8, 2012 No Comments

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…

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Doctors don’t always prescribe appropriate medications for seniors

Should Joliet doctors be giving codeine to children?

Wife sues husband’s doctor for fatal painkiller overdose

Medication error cited in lawsuit after wealthy woman’s death

CDC: Methadone prescriptions, painkiller overdose deaths up

Do electronic medical records lead to fewer physician errors?

Low safety scores at some of nations best-known hospitals

Policymakers work to decrease hospital medical mistakes

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