Medical malpractice law is a hot topic in the Pennsylvania state government in 2019. A rule aimed at limiting venue-shopping when filing a malpractice lawsuit is under review and may change by the end of the year. What is the current Pennsylvania medical malpractice law? The year 2002 was when the current rule was established. The state supreme court ruled that lawsuits must … [Read more...]
The Implications Behind a New Report on Opioid Deaths
The national epidemic of opioid deaths reached another tragic level earlier this year. It was reported that death from opioid overdose was now more likely than death by car accident. Can opioid deaths be prevented? A bigger issue facing policymakers and medical institutions is the extent to which opioid deaths are, in fact, preventable. Or more precisely—at what point does … [Read more...]
Big States Target Walgreens & CVS In Opioid Lawsuit
The opioid epidemic in the United States has taken a devastating toll and the biggest pharmacies are coming under fire. Over 1,400 local and state governments have filed suit against drugmakers for aiding and abetting the epidemic. This includes a high-profile showdown between two politically important states—Florida and Ohio—against two of the biggest retail … [Read more...]
Are Long Hours and Distractions Leading to Deadly Pharmacy Errors?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Drug and medication errors account for a large amount of these tragic deaths. Unfortunately, many pharmacists are overworked and also face many distractions throughout their work day. This high pressure job can lead to human errors caused by fatigue and lack of concentration. Here are examples of … [Read more...]
Understanding FDA Medical Device & Drug Recall Classifications
Medical device or drug recalls can be confusing. They often use terms that most of the public is unfamiliar with. This makes it hard to know how serious the medical device or drug recall is. Here’s a quick overview: FDA Recall Classifications When a product is recalled, the FDA examines the risk and categorizes the recall into a Class I, II, or III recall. Here is … [Read more...]
