Medical Negligence
Medical Practitioners failing to take care
Medical negligence, refers to a medical professional’s failure to exercise the standard of skill and care expected of reasonably competent practitioners in their branch of the profession. Medical negligence may result in the patient becoming injured. When such injuries occur, patients have the right to take legal action.
Medical negligence and resultant injuries may be due to errors pertaining to treatments, diagnosis, or even aftercare.
Medical Negligence Expert Witness Specialising in Medication Errors
At Pharmalaw we specifically deal with cases of medical negligence pertaining to medication errors. We have the scientific and legal knowledge to provide well-rounded opinions regarding these errors.
What are common prescription medicine errors related to medical negligence
- When the wrong medication is prescribed and administered.
- When the wrong dosage of medication is prescribed and administered.
- When medication is mislabelled.
- Not warning a patient of side effects.
- Prescribing a medication to the patient that they are allergic to.
- When medication is prescribed that will negatively interact with other medication that they are on.
FAQs
Choosing an expert for your medical negligence case
It is imperative for expert witnesses to not only have theoretical knowledge but hands-on practical experience. Therefore, Pharmalaw offers years of hands-on experience in the areas of medicine research, academia and retail pharmacy. Additionally, we also have sufficient legal background to understand the interplay between the law and science.