Medication Errors Archives

Everything You Need to Know About Defective Drug Claims

Taking medicine is a regular part of life for millions of people in New York, with many people using prescription or over-the-counter drugs to handle both chronic conditions and temporary illnesses or conditions. Unfortunately, not all drugs are safe, with…

May 3, 2023

by Dalli & Marino

Signs of Overmedication in Nursing Home Residents

You may think your loved one is in a safe place when they go to a nursing home. Maybe you even live close by, so you can check up on them frequently. However, some nursing homes are not what they…

Dec 28, 2022

by Dalli & Marino

Why Do Medication Errors Occur in Nursing Homes?

Medication errors—any mistake in the prescribing, dispensing, or administering of a drug—are now the third-leading cause of death in the United States, having surpassed Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Medication errors are often the result of ineffective prescribing, sloppy handwriting, misleading packaging,…

Oct 6, 2020

by Dalli & Marino

tips for reducing medication/ prescription error

Tips for Reducing Your Risk of a Prescription Error

In any given week, four out of five adults will use prescription medication, over-the-counter drugs, or dietary or herbal settlements in the United States. Nearly a third of adults take five or more different medications, and it’s estimated that nearly…

Sep 4, 2020

by Dalli & Marino

Five Most Common Medical Errors in NYC

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from their duty to provide competent care, causing injury to a patient. Not only do medical errors pose a significant threat to the health and safety of the public, but they can…

Aug 17, 2020

by Dalli & Marino

Understaffing At Nursing Homes Often Leads To Elder Abuse Including Bedsores and Falls

As the U.S. population ages, the need for quality elder care increases nationwide. Often, families turn to skilled nursing facilities to provide the best care for their loved ones. But some estimates reveal an alarmingly disproportionate ratio of staff to…

Jan 13, 2020

by Dalli & Marino

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