Medication Errors
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Medication Errors
Medication errors happen with too much frequency at Philadelphia / Pennsylvania and New Jersey nursing homes. Medication errors at nursing homes are particularly concerning because elderly residents are far more vulnerable to complications than the general population. Negligently providing an elderly nursing home resident too much medication or the wrong medication can lead to very serious and often life-threatening conditions.
Common signs of nursing home medication errors include:
- Incorrect medication provided to a resident
- Improper doses of medication provided to a resident
- Providing a resident medication that is not accordance with their physician’s orders
If you believe that your family member may have been subjected to a medication error at a Philadelphia / PA or NJ nursing home, you should contact a nursing home abuse attorney such as Brian P. Murphy to instruct you of your loved one’s rights. Mr. Murphy has litigated nursing home medical error cases against for years. He offers a one-on-one, free case consultation to determine if you have a nursing home abuse or neglect case.
Signs of Nursing Home Medication Errors
If your family member’s daily conduct and behavior have changed in any significant way, a review of your loved one’s medication records is advisable. A resident’s change in conduct or behavior due to medication errors can vary widely. With certain medication errors, nursing home residents may be more physically and/or verbally aggressive to the staff and other residents; however, other medication errors might cause a resident to be withdrawn, quiet, or depressed.
Regardless of the behavior you observe, if you witness your loved one acting suddenly and inexplicably different, you should immediately bring it to the attention of the nursing home staff. Your family member’s medical chart can then be reviewed for any possible medication errors. If a medication error is found and you believe your loved one has suffered an injury because of the error, contact Nursing Home Attorney Brian P. Murphy.
By phone – Attorney Brian Murphy is available to discuss your Philadelphia / Pennsylvania or New Jersey nursing home abuse case by telephone. Simply dial (215) 579-8500 to connect with Mr. Murphy. He makes himself available seven (7) days a week to answer nursing home abuse and neglect questions for incidents arising in Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and more) and New Jersey nursing homes. Contact Mr. Murphy right away to preserve your loved one’s rights.
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Medication Errors and Nursing Home Injuries
Nursing home residents can suffer a variety of different injuries as a result of medication errors. Some common injuries include stroke, heart attack, an overall physical and/or mental deterioration, falls leading to fractures and head injuries, choking, and [wrongful] death. If you have reason to believe medication errors led to your family member’s injuries, contact the nursing home staff immediately to avoid further injury. Then, call Nursing Home Attorney Brian P. Murphy for a free one-on-one case evaluation.
Medication Errors Are a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect
Medication errors often occur because of nursing home neglect. PA and NJ, as well as Philadelphia nursing homes have the duty to make sure they have sufficient staff members to provide adequate care and that their nurses are properly trained. When medication errors occur, it is often the case that the nursing home staff was not trained properly or they were simply too overwhelmed by their duties to administer medication timely and/or correctly. Under such circumstances, nursing homes neglect has occurred.
Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, and New Jersey nursing homes are mandated to abide by specific protocols when administering medication to residents. If they fail to do so, they have committed nursing home neglect and are responsible for the injuries that occur.
You Need a Seasoned Nursing Home Malpractice Attorney
Brian P. Murphy is an experienced and well-regarded New Jersey and Pennsylvania nursing home malpractice attorney. He has successfully represented many elderly nursing home residents subjected to abuse and neglect throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, consistently winning favorable settlements.
Filing a lawsuit involving nursing home medication errors is a complex undertaking. It not only involves complicated medical issues but also requires a comprehensive understanding of the nursing home industry and the laws that govern it. You would greatly benefit from the knowledge and experience of Brian P. Murphy, Esq., who has years of experience as a nursing home abuse attorney. He will patiently guide you through the litigation process.
Attorney Brian P. Murphy, Esq. has handled a litany of nursing home abuse and neglect cases involving medication errors. He litigates cases throughout the city of Philadelphia and the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Contact him today for a free, one-on-one case evaluation. See what Mr. Murphy’s prior clients have to say about him.
Legal matters are billed on a contingency fee basis. All Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and New Jersey nursing home abuse cases are personally handled by Brian Murphy.
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