Houston Prescription Drug Injury Lawyers - Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Episode 12 of the Beyond the Diagnosis: Navigating Medical Malpractice Claims in America podcast, hosted by Tommy Hastings, titled "Houston Prescription Drug Injury Lawyers - Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers" was published on July 4, 2021 and runs 3 minutes.

July 4, 2021 ·3m · Beyond the Diagnosis: Navigating Medical Malpractice Claims in America

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Summary

Texas residents should be aware of the potential dangers involving prescription medications. According to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, as many as one and a half million people are affected by prescription drug injuries every year in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, however, indicates that this number is not accurate. The FDA asserts that a large number of medication errors go completely unreported. For this reason, the full number of injuries associated with drug errors may be much higher than the 1.5 million figure cited by the AMCP. Psychology Today notes that on a list that identifies the top causes of medical malpractice in the country, medication mistakes come in at number four. That is among other forms of malpractice such as missed or incorrect diagnoses, inappropriate treatment regimes, surgical mistakes, and more. Staying safe can be a matter of life and death when prescription drugs are involved. Anytime an error involving a medication is suspected, a Texas resident should reach out to an experienced lawyer for help. The medical negligence attorneys at Hastings Law Firm can help you get justice. Our Attorneys Help Victims of Prescription Drug Side Effects and Recalls Across Texas. Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers 2200 North Loop W #118 Houston, TX 77018 346-245-5495 https://www.hastingsfirm.com

Episode Description

Texas residents should be aware of the potential dangers involving prescription medications.

According to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, as many as one and a half million people are affected by prescription drug injuries every year in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, however, indicates that this number is not accurate. The FDA asserts that a large number of medication errors go completely unreported. For this reason, the full number of injuries associated with drug errors may be much higher than the 1.5 million figure cited by the AMCP.

Psychology Today notes that on a list that identifies the top causes of medical malpractice in the country, medication mistakes come in at number four. That is among other forms of malpractice such as missed or incorrect diagnoses, inappropriate treatment regimes, surgical mistakes, and more.

Staying safe can be a matter of life and death when prescription drugs are involved. Anytime an error involving a medication is suspected, a Texas resident should reach out to an experienced lawyer for help. The medical negligence attorneys at Hastings Law Firm can help you get justice. Our Attorneys Help Victims of Prescription Drug Side Effects and Recalls Across Texas.

Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers

2200 North Loop W #118

Houston, TX 77018

346-245-5495

https://www.hastingsfirm.com