Providing medication continues beyond supplying the correct prescription. Proper administration is equally crucial. Hence, even if the doctor prescribes the right medicine and dose and sufficiently checks for allergic reactions and contraindications, the patient can...
Month: September 2023
MEDICAL CLAIMS A TO Z #21 UNNECESSARY-UNINDICATED SURGERY LEE S. GOLDSMITH, M.D., LLB JORDAN S. GOLDSMITH, JD
Sometime ago we received a call from a mother in Idaho informing us that her daughter had received surgery in New York and when they went to their local surgeon they were informed that the surgery and treatment her daughter received was totally unnecessary and was not...
Failing to advise against dangerous drug and food interactions
Prescribing medicine does not only constitute giving the correct drug or dose. Part of the process also includes providing clear and concise instructions on taking it, such as requiring the patient not to take certain food while taking their medication. Failure to do...
The collateral cost of triage practices in emergency rooms
Depending on location and timing, an emergency room can be incredibly busy, chaotic space or almost completely empty except for staff. A single incident, like a multi-vehicle pile-up or a large fight at a sports bar, could send more people to the emergency room in a...
