Medication Errors
Prescribing medication is a very important part of healthcare, and it involves careful consideration of several factors to ensure patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes.
Many different healthcare professionals are responsible for prescribing medication, including doctors, nurse practitioners, and surgeons. Medication is prescribed based on the healthcare professional’s assessment of the patient's condition, medical history, and individual needs.
If medication is prescribed incorrectly, it could be negligent if it leads to an injury that should have been avoided.
These are some common examples of medical negligence relating to medication errors:
- Prescribing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage for a patient's condition.
- Giving medication via the wrong route (e.g., intravenous instead of oral).
- Failing to consider how a medication might interact with other drugs the person is taking.
- Failing to monitor a patient's response to a medication or to adjust the dosage as necessary.
- Incorrectly documenting medication administration or patient information, leading to errors in treatment, such as an overdose or a patient being given medication they are allergic to.
- Providing medications with inaccurate labelling or instructions.
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At MDS Medical Law, we specialise in medical negligence claims involving medication errors.
If you are concerned about the care provided to you or a loved one in relation to medication, call our specialist medical negligence lawyers.
Client Stories
Failure To Give Medication Led To Pulmonary Embolism
Mr P had a hernia repair operation and developed a pulmonary embolism due to a failure to provide blood thinners post-surgery
Failure To Give Medication Led To Pulmonary Embolism
Mr P was diagnosed with a stomach hernia in 2017, and it was removed a few months later. Following his surgery, he developed a lump on his stomach which got larger. He visited his GP and was advised that he had developed a groin hernia and would require surgery.
Mr P waited for 2 years before having surgery to remove the groin hernia in November 2022. The surgery took 4 hours, and Mr P was informed that it was more complicated than anticipated but was not told why.
In the days following his surgery, Mr P suffered severe pain including swelling of his scrotum and was given morphine for pain management, but it did not help. He asked to see his consultant but was told that he was not on their rota to be seen.
Mr P was discharged from the hospital without a dressing on the wound on his abdomen and there was no plan for a follow-up appointment. He had not been seen by his doctor since his operation.
Represented by Kirsty Dakin,a Specialist Medical Negligence Solicitor at MDS, the case was settled after liability was admitted by the relevant Trust.
KIRSTY DAKIN said – This case concluded in a swift manner due to the Trust’s early admission of liability. We welcome collaboration with the other side and acknowledgment when something has gone wrong to ensure our client receives the compensation they deserve and that they are not unnecessarily put through a long litigation process.
Moosa Duke Solicitors are an experienced team of specialist clinical negligence solicitors and specialise in cases involving orthopaedic care. Please call us for a no-obligation discussion on 01162547456 or email us at enquiries@moosaduke.com.
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Disclaimer
1. Complexity
All Medical negligence claims can be complex and require experienced medical negligence lawyers. This will help ensure that your claim is expertly investigated by lawyers with a proven track record of success.
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Independent medical evidence will be required to establish liability.
3. General Information
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