Medication Errors

What are “high alert” medications and how do they relate to a potential Kentucky wrong medication claim?

“High alert” medication pertains to drugs with a higher risk of causing serious injuries if they are misused. This could complicate your Kentucky medical malpractice...

How can IV pumps cause medication errors and result in a Kentucky medication error claim?

IV pumps are just one way a medication error can occur. Medication errors can be very serious and even deadly. When you have suffered this...

What are some common medication errors that might lead to a Kentucky wrong medication claim?

Medication errors can take place in all kinds of settings and under a variety of circumstances. If you or a loved one has been seriously...

How do I do an independent double check of high alert medications?

An independent double-check of a high-alert medication is a procedure in which two clinicians separately check (alone and apart from each other, then compare results)...