Medication Errors

Medication Errors Related to Drug Allergy Reactions (Part A)

While there are different types of allergies such as food and environment, drug allergies could be especially dangerous. Having a thorough evaluation and discussing your...

Medication Errors Related to Drug Allergy Reactions (Part B)

Prevention of Drug Allergy Reactions According to the Institute of Medicine, in 2004, there were about 770,000 people in the United States hospitalized due to...

The Issue of Over Prescription in the United States (Part B)

Risks of Over Prescription   A drug overdose is a serious risk when it comes to over prescription. Who will ever forget the death of Michael...

The Issue of Over Prescription in the United States (Part A)

A study done in the summer of 2011 revealed that too many doctors in the United States are responsible for over prescription of drugs. The...

Why Medication Errors in Kentucky Happen and What to Do (Part B)

A medication error in Kentucky is a serious matter and can have severe repercussions for patients. In many cases, however, medical staff, nurses and doctors...

Medication Error in Louisville: Failure to Suspend Prescription Drugs (Part A)

Regrettably, the failure to suspend medication is an error that Louisville medical professionals and health practitioners make too often. If you or someone you care...