Posted on Sep. 15th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
In a recent post, we wrote about a girl who allegedly died because her prescription painkiller was not properly diluted at the pharmacy. Tragically, errors like this occur more often than we would like to think. Sometimes it may be because of a dosage error made at the pharmacy as in this case, but there… read more
Posted on Aug. 31st, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
In a world where medications are readily available for almost every ailment, it’s often necessary to trust the health care professionals who prescribe the medication and the Pennsylvania pharmacy employees who package and provide the medicine. A dosage mistake on certain medications may quickly become fatal, and it may be important for pharmacies to have… read more
Posted on Aug. 15th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
When a patient enters a hospital or care facility, it is often expected by the patient and other family members that they will be given the correct treatments and the correct medications for their illnesses or injuries. Medication errors may be costly and harmful, both to the medical facility and to the patient, but they… read more
Posted on Jul. 23rd, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
In order for a doctor to provide medical care to patients in Pennsylvania or any other state in the country, they must be licensed by the state board. If the board determines the doctor is unfit for treating patients or has violated any rules, they may choose to revoke the doctor’s medical license and stop… read more
Posted on Jul. 7th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
During a surgical procedure, an anesthesiologist is present to ensure that the sedation is working correctly and that the patient is able to maintain oxygen levels and the proper heart rate while under the medication. Medication errors made by doctors in these situations may be deadly unless proper precautions are taken immediately. If medication errors… read more
Posted on May. 30th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
When a person suffers from a life threatening disease in Pennsylvania, the treatment they receive may be extremely detailed, and must follow a specific schedule in order to avoid any additional injuries or illnesses. When medication errors occur, and patients are given the wrong drug or a dosage mistake is made, the consequences to the… read more
Posted on May. 15th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
When a patient is prescribed medication, they usually assume the medication will cure their ailments and make them feel better. Unfortunately for the citizens in Pennsylvania, this is not always the case. Medication errors occur when a patient is prescribed the wrong medication or the wrong dosage, and occasionally, the problem is with the medication… read more
Posted on Apr. 23rd, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
The debate continues as to whether electronic health records do more harm than good. A recent study of the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System databases claims that thousands of medication and other types of errors are occurring due to use of the electronic records. The great majority of the errors did not result in any… read more
Posted on Apr. 4th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
A study suggests that shorter shifts for doctors and other medical professionals may lead to more medical mistakes. Medical errors often occur during work shift changes because those just coming to work may not be as familiar with what has been going on regarding treatment of a patient. A Pennsylvania doctor co-authored a paper regarding… read more
Posted on Mar. 28th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
There have long been concerns raised in Pennsylvania and across the nation regarding the overmedicating of young people, but not all doctors seemed to have received the message. There remains a push for doctors to provide young people with medications that are supposed to boost a child’s memory. This includes using stimulants that purportedly will… read more
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