When you place your elderly loved one in a long-term care facility, you are placing trust in the staff, expecting them to respect and properly care for all residents. Proper care includes administering medications in a safe, responsible manner. Unfortunately, medication errors are all too common – and are often overlooked as a form of nursing home abuse and neglect.
When medications are not dispensed as ordered by a physician, severe adverse health complications and even death can result. If you believe your loved one’s health issues or death are the result of negligent dispensation of medications, speaking to an experienced Plainfield, IL personal injury lawyer can be extremely beneficial.
Different Types of Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
There are many different types of nursing home medication errors, including: