We go to the doctor, because we want to be better. We take the drugs that our doctor prescribed for the same reason.  We do very rarely stop and, what about the possibility that the doctor who prescribed wrong medication or that the pharmacist the doctor misinterpreted the statements.

The reality is that drugs pass through error, and if they do, the complications can quite serious.  There are some things you can do that as a patient, your risks to prescription error to minimize suffering.

Make sure that your doctor knows the drugs you are currently taking.  This information is important and can help to avoid the problems of drug interactions.Tell your doctor about any allergies have to medicines.  It is important that your doctor about all the reactions you have had white, one where drug.Ask plenty of questions.  It is important that you know what the drugs for is and how long you take it will be.Know the side effects. You need to know the possible complications of taking the medicine.Make sure prescription slip is readable.  If you can read your doctor manuscript, there is a strong chance of pharmacists are not in a position, either.Check with the pharmacist.  If you pick up your prescription, you confirm that it is the right drug and the right dosage.
Even if you happen to protect measures, sometimes medication error.  If you have been injured by a drug error, you must claim a Virginia medical malpractice.

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