Prescription Errors
During times of illness or injury, people often turn to medical professionals for diagnosis and treatment. In many cases, doctors will prescribe drugs to help patients deal with pain, symptoms of illness, or infection. While prescription drugs can often help persons recover quickly and more comfortably, it is important that doctors do not commit errors when prescribing medications.
Prescription errors can cause pain, further illness, and even death in some cases. If you or someone you love has suffered injury due to a prescription error made by a doctor, contact the experienced Washington medical malpractice attorneys of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878 to discuss your legal options.
Common Prescription Errors
Common prescription errors include:
- Failure to observe known allergies to certain medications or medication classes
- Failure to account for kidney conditions and liver problems in patients
- Forgetting to alter dosages for persons with health conditions
- Failure to alter dosages for children
- Writing wrong drug name, dosage form, or abbreviation on the prescription form
- Issuing an incorrect dosage
- Incorrect dosage instructions
It is important for doctors to pay attention to known allergies and other medical concerns when issuing a prescription. If you have been the victim of a prescription error, you may be eligible for compensation for your pain, suffering, medical costs, and other damages.
Contact Us
The Washington medical malpractice lawyers of Fuller & Fuller are here to help you with your prescription error claim. For assistance with your case, contact us today at 800-570-4878.