Medication Error Lawyers Sydney

Medication and Prescription Errors

Often, when you feel unwell, unless you require urgent medical attention, your local GP is your first point of contact. Your regular GP is usually adequately familiar with your medical history, any allergies, and any medication that you might regularly take.

Of course, it is not always possible to see your regular GP and you might feel too unwell to wait until you are able to see your GP. In those circumstances, you attend the nearest medical centre and see the first available GP. After asking you only a few questions, and without obtaining a medical history or performing a physical examination, the GP might hand you a prescription request for medication and tell you to take the medication for one week and return for review. This might not be problematic for most patients, however, prescribing medication to a new patient without taking an adequate history and performing a thorough physical examination could have dire consequences that may even result in death of the patient. For example, you might experience an adverse reaction to the prescribed medication due to an allergy or intolerance to the medication or due to an adverse interaction with your regular medications. The prescribed medication may even worsen or accelerate the progression of your condition.

If you or a loved one have suffered injury because of a GP prescribing you the wrong medication, you could have a medical negligence claim. Garling and Co. Lawyers can help you understand your legal rights and ensure that you achieve a reasonable outcome.

Types of medication errors

Every medication carries its own risks and side effects, therefore it is essential to get the prescription, dispensing and usage right to avoid potentially serious consequences.

Common types of medication errors:

• Prescribing errors;
• Failing to prescribe, dispense or administer a medication;
• Incorrect timing – receiving a medication too late or too early;
• Incorrect dose prepared or indicated on the prescription;
• Improper use of a medication;
• Failing to account for the patient’s medical conditions or the potential drug interactions;
• Failing to follow the prescribing or dispensing rules for a medication; and/or
• Administration or manual handling errors (e.g. a patient being given a medication not intended for them).

Why are Garling&Co Lawyers right for you?

Garling & Co Lawyers specialise in handling medical negligence cases, boasting a dedicated department focused on prosecuting such cases. They are able to engage medical experts who can provide evidence in court in support of allegations of negligence against doctors, hospitals, or other healthcare practitioners who have been negligent in their treatment of patients.

Their expertise lies in reviewing medical records, coordinating with medical experts, and effectively communicating complex legal and medical matters to their clients in a clear and understandable manner. Garling & Co Lawyers prioritize keeping their clients fully informed at every step of the process, ensuring they understand the intricacies involved in pursuing a successful medical negligence claim.

To provide clients with added peace of mind, Garling & Co Lawyers operate on a ‘No Win – No Fee’ policy. In simple terms, this means that if a personal injury or compensation claim is unsuccessful, the client will not be charged for Garling & Co Lawyers’ services. They only receive payment in the event of a successful claim. Further details about this policy can be found on their dedicated ‘No Win – No Fee’ page.