Many people are familiar with the concept of medical malpractice — where a doctor fails to follow the standard of care of a reasonably well-qualified doctor and, as a result, the patient is seriously injured. But fewer people are aware that medical professionals other than doctors and nurses, such as pharmacists, can commit professional malpractice…. Read More
Hospitals use High-Tech Means to Improve Patient Safety
The experienced medical malpractice attorneys of Passen & Powell understand that improvements in safety procedures for dispensing medications to hospital patients is an issue of utmost importance. Indeed, some studies have shown that as many as 4% of hospitalized patients, or one out of every 25, is the victim of a medical error. This adds… Read More