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When we place someone we love in a health care facility, we expect and hope that they will receive the highest level of care. Unfortunately, many problems occur within these facilities and some of the most common center around medication errors. If your loved one was injured from a medication error, count on the law firm of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. for reliable advice and hard-hitting representation for your claim. From our offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C., our knowledgeable lawyers have been seeking justices for clients for more than 30 years.
Types of medication mistakes in health care facilities
A medication error that occurs in a hospital typically happens when a staff member makes a mistake in the administration of medicine to a patient. These errors can occur at the hands of doctors, nurses or other caregivers. Some common medication errors include:
- Providing incorrect doses of the correct medication
- Administering the medication incorrectly
- Administering the incorrect medication
- Failing to administer necessary medications
While many medication inaccuracies can be harmless, others can lead to significant medical complications, including:
- Organ failure
- Reduced immunity
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Death
