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Computerized System Can Drastically Reduce Risk of Psychiatric Drug Errors

April 13, 2011 - Drug errors can lead to devastating injuries. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a drug error and you have suffered serious injuries as a result, you should consult with a Kentucky medication error lawyer.

According to a report from Psych Central, a computerized system can drastically reduce the risk of psychiatric drug errors. In psychiatric hospitals one of the most common types of medical mistakes is with the administering or dispensing of medication.

Some of the common causes for these types of drug errors include: 

• poor handwriting;
• mistakes by pharmacy in dispensing medication;
• staff fatigue;
• inattention;
• misreading prescriptions or orders; and
• giving the incorrect dosage.  

In a new study it was found that the rate of drug errors could be significantly reduced by incorporating a system where orders are done electronically. While this study was conducted at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, there were no drug errors there resulting in serious injuries or death.

Some of the specific benefits to a computerized system include identifying and monitoring patients, issuing drug allergy alerts and recognizing dangerous drug interactions. 

If you were injured as a result of medical negligence, you should immediately consult with a Kentucky medication error lawyer who can evaluate your case to determine if you have a valid claim.

Contacting a Kentucky Medication Error Lawyer

A Kentucky medication error lawyer at Gray and White Law can help you handle every aspect of your medication error claim. If you've been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case - 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210- 8942.

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