Medication Errors

Can I hold my doctor liable for writing an illegible prescription that led to a pharmacist giving me the wrong medication?

You may be able to hold a doctor liable if you were given the wrong medication by a pharmacist because of the doctor’s illegible handwriting....

What questions should I ask a Kentucky medication error attorney during our first meeting?

Asking the right questions is important when you first meet with a Kentucky medication error attorney. This will help set the tone for the rest...

What are some common sound alike drugs?

Drugs that look and sound alike are quite common. They could also lead to serious or even fatal injuries if they are mixed up. Meet...

How serious is the issue of over prescription in Kentucky and/or in the United States as a whole?

In the United States, the issue of over prescription has become a serious issue. It would stand to reason that it is also an issue...

What constitutes a prescription error by medical staff?

A prescription error is essentially any mistake in the diagnosis, prescription, dosage, administration, labeling or instructions pertaining to a medication you have been prescribed to...

How can medical professionals prevent medication errors?

There are a number of ways that a medication error in Louisville can be prevented, like through verification and checking label packaging. Medical professionals who...