CGWC Orlando Injury Attorney Blog

Orlando, Florida

Over 1.5 Million Harmed Annually by Medication Errors - Tuesday, October 10, 2006

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report in July finding that medication errors in clinics and hospitals harm at least 1.5 million patients each year. The report further found that, on average, hospital patients are exposed to more than one medication error per day! Preventing Medication Errors, IOM Natl. Acads., July 20, 2006. These statistics do not even inlcude errors where physicians fail to prescribe necessary medicine.
When you find yourself or a loved one hospitalized, you must be vigilant in protecting yourself from these errors. Always ask the nurse what medication is being administered and why.

Labels:

Create a Link

<< Back

Colling, Gilbert, Wright, and Carter
Practice Areas 1-866-FLA-FIRM
407-712-7300
Home NavLine Our Firm NavLine Attorneys NavLine Verdicts
Settlements NavLine Articles NavLine Legal Blog NavLine Contact

  • * Required Field