Opioid prescriptions, use, misuse, and medical malpractice
The risks of opioid painkillers shouldn't be taken lightly
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Drugs and medications
Can supplements or medications injure a baby during pregnancy?
Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series
Doctor prescribes wrong dose of ADHD drug, causes death of grade-school child
It's dangerous for patients when physicians don't read or follow drug maker dosage guidelines
Primary care doctor, pharmacy medication error leaves patient with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Simple precautions could have avoided this painful outcome
Nuedexta prescription errors, falls, and medical malpractice
Most prescriptions for Nuedexta are for non-FDA approved uses in elderly patients who live in nursing homes
Feds slap Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital with citation after nurse fails to give patient medication
When nurses don't communicate with physicians who order prescription drugs, it can compromise patient safety
Conroe doctor's over-prescriptions lead to death, arrest, and suspended medical license
The Texas Medical Board has been cracking down on pill mills and other doctors who are over-prescribing dangerous medications
The risks you need to know about mail-order pharmacy services
Convenience (and insurance company profits) comes at the risk of a bigger risk to patients
One of the most common drug errors is giving 10 times the correct dose
Drug error medical malpractice happens with doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies
Three ways you can improve your prescription drug safety
Asking questions gets you key information about medication purposes and risks.