Minnesota Nursing Home Overmedication – Under-Medication Attorneys
As a group, Americans over the age of 65 take a surprising array of prescription medications. Although they only compose about 13% of our country’s population, they take a third of the drugs prescribed every year. Many of them take more than one prescription drug simultaneously, increasing the risk of drug interaction and side effects.
For these reasons, it is very important for nursing home staff to be fully informed about general prescription drug information, as well as each patient’s individual needs. Over-medicating and under-medicating patients can each have serious effects on their health and quality of life. To learn about legal issues related to pharmaceuticals and nursing homes’ obligations toward patients, contact a Minnesota Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers at TSR Injury Law. Our attorneys are skilled, compassionate Medical Malpractice experts who have been named Super Lawyers many times. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.
Incorrect Drug Use: Putting Patients’ Health at Risk
Senior citizens take prescription drugs for a variety of health conditions. The prescription drugs most commonly used in nursing homes treat gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular problems, and mental health concerns. Any misuse of these drugs can have disastrous results for a patient.
Depending on the drug, as well as the individual patient’s overall health, potential consequences of overmedicating can include:
- Difficulty thinking clearly or communicating their thoughts
- Liver damage
- Trips and falls
- Discomfort
- Increased risk of addiction (especially with painkillers and sedatives)
The consequences of under-medicating a problem, on the other hand, can include:
- Unnecessary pain
- Organ damage
- Spread of preventable infections
A Minnesota Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer can help if your loved one has suffered painful consequences like these.
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Minnesota Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at TSR Injury Law, will work hard to defend your family’s rights. To schedule a consultation, contact us at 612-362-0000 or submit our contact form.
