By Zach Christiansen of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Friday, April 27, 2018. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Prescription drug errors, if not caught, can be deadly. Patients who are prescribed the wrong drug or the wrong dose can develop worsening medical conditions, can suffer complications, injury, and, in some cases, death. Drug dispensing errors can happen at the pharmacy or at the hospital, but wherever they happen, their consequences can be severe–and costly for patients and their families. When a patient is sick, they may not always double check that a prescription is the right dose or the right drug. After all, if a patient is prescribed a new drug,......
read moreBlog
How to Avoid Deadly Pharmacy Dispensing Errors
April 27th, 2018What is Suspected Spinal Injury Protocol and What Should You Do If You Suspect Spinal Injury?
April 27th, 2018By Zach Christiansen of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Friday, April 27, 2018. BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Spinal injuries can be life altering, resulting in loss of motion, life-long paralysis, and result in major lifestyle changes for the patients who suffer them. What individuals may not always know is that when rendering first aid to a suspected spinal injury victim, you can sometimes make an injury worse if you are not careful. Individuals could find themselves rendering first aid if they are on the scene of a car crash, witness a sports accident, or are around a victim when a slip and fall occurs. According to the Mayo Clinic,......
read moreWhat Should You Look for in a Primary Care Physician?
April 23rd, 2018By Zach Christiansen of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, April 23, 2018. Your primary care physician serves as the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your health. Unless your family relocates fairly frequently, you can expect to build a strong patient/doctor relationship with your provider, who will gain a comprehensive understanding of your medical history over time. Physicians who know about their patients’ lifestyle habits, medication records, and treatment preferences can typically provide much better care than those who do not. No two doctors are the same, though, and considering the prevalence of medical malpractice, it is essential to find the right provider for your......
read more
