Medication Errors

Malpractice claims and case studies alleging medication errors, including improper prescribing.

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Malpractice claims and case studies alleging medication errors, including improper prescribing.

Failure to monitor anti-arrhythmia medication

An electrophysiologist performed a cardiac ablation on a 66-year-old man

Failure to supervise advanced practice provider

A 40-year-old man with an 18-year history of migraine headaches came to his family physician.

Prescribing medication to a patient with a known allergy

A 60-year-old man called his family physician to report great pain from a twisted ankle

Failure to properly administer pain medication

A patient was being treated for chronic pain related to failed back syndrome

Delay in administering anticoagulant

A 75-year-old woman was experiencing weakness and falls at home

Failure to discontinue losartan during pregnancy

A 30-year-old woman came to her family physician with a positive pregnancy test.

Improper prescribing following surgery

A 43-year-old man came to the ED with sudden epigastric pain radiating to his back with severe nausea and vomiting.

Failure to document and improper prescribing

A 60-year-old man called to report that he had twisted his ankle and was in great pain.

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