Protecting Patients After Wrong Medication Errors
Protecting Patients After Wrong Medication Errors At A BayCare Health Systems Facility
As experienced attorneys such as our friends at Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. know, medication errors are a serious form of medical malpractice. When BayCare Health System providers administer the wrong medication, an incorrect dose, or make other critical errors, patients can suffer severe harm or fatal consequences. If a medication error at a BayCare Health System facility has injured you or a loved one, an experienced attorney may be able to help you recover the compensation that you need and deserve.
Understanding Medication Errors At BayCare Health System
Medication errors by BayCare Health System staff can occur at any stage of treatment and can occur in many different forms. Common examples of medication errors caused by negligent or improper care include:
- Prescribing Error: When the wrong drug or dose is ordered by a BayCare Health System doctor, or when a dangerous interaction of drugs occurs.
- Dispensing Error: If the pharmacy at a BayCare Health System facility provides the wrong medication or dose.
- Administration Error: When a BayCare Health System nurse gives medication to the wrong patient, on the wrong route, at the wrong time, or with the wrong dose.
- Monitoring Error: A failure by BayCare Health System staff to monitor for adverse effects of medication administered to a patient.
- Documentation Error: When incorrect charting leading to subsequent errors in medication and treatment by BayCare Health System providers.
If you have suffered from a medication error at a BayCare Health Systems facility or another healthcare facility, contact an attorney today.
The Consequences Of Wrong Medication Negligence At BayCare Health System.
Medication errors by BayCare Health System staff can cause further complications and health issues such as severe allergic reactions, organ damage, worsened conditions, permanent injuries, or even wrongful death. A medical provider negligence lawyer can help you protect your rights and fight for the compensation that you deserve.
Investigating Medication Error Claims Against BayCare Health Systems
Proving a medication error claim requires meticulous investigation. Your attorney will:
- Scrutinize All Medical & Pharmacy Records from BayCare Health System.
- Consult with Pharmacologists & Medical Specialists and Professionals to determine if standards were breached at BayCare Health System.
- Establish a Direct Link between the error by BayCare Health System staff and the harm.
- Aggressively Pursue Compensation for all damages, representing you in all negotiations and court appearances.
Your lawyer will fight for your rights and your interests every step of the way.
Schedule A Consultation With An Attorney Today
If a medication error at a BayCare Health System facility caused harm, contact an attorney today to receive the representation that you deserve. Medication error claims can be complicated and frustrating, but it is important to know that you do not have to go through this process alone. Schedule a consultation today.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and not legal advice. Past results do not predict future outcomes. For specific legal advice regarding a wrong medication error at BayCare Health System, consult with a qualified attorney today.