According to a new study published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy, blood thinners, used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, account for seven percent of medication errors in hospitalized patients.
Medication errors involving blood thinners can result in serious issues including:
- Rapid death of tissue
- Excessive and uncontrollable bleeding
- Worsening of certain types of stroke
- Osteoporosis
- Birth injury
- Death
Edith A Nutescu, PharmD FCCP, from the University of Illinois and one of the study’s authors suggests that these particular medication errors can be reduced by nearly 80 percent when hospitals employ a pharmacist for patient rounds.
Know Your Rights
When you are injured or a loved one is killed through any type of medical malpractice, you have a right to hold the negligent healthcare provider or organization responsible for all of your damages. However, do not confuse having a right with securing compensation.
The only way to ensure you are treated fairly and provided the compensation you deserve is with the help of an aggressive medical malpractice attorney. Your attorney will be able to investigate the cause of your injury, establish liability, and help you determine the most effective course of action.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a medication error, please contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in your area to schedule a free initial consultation.
