Medication Error
Medication errors are among the most common medical malpractice errors which occur throughout the United States. It is estimated that about 1.5 million people are affected by medication errors each year. While some medication errors may be minor and cause no lasting or severe side effects, in some cases a medication error could cause serious illness, injury or even death.
Administering the incorrect medication, filling a prescription with the wrong medication, administering the incorrect amount of medication and other similar errors are all forms of medical malpractice associated with medication errors. The most common medication error is the incorrect dosage amount. A pharmacist, doctor, nurse or other medical professional may inadvertently or intentionally commit a medication error, leading to a medical malpractice claim.
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