The family of a loved one has filed a lawsuit against a nursing home for a medication error. The patient was given an overdose of narcotics, which led to his death. The pain medication was not even prescribed to this patient at any does. The mistake was severe enough to cost the patient his life.
Whether the error came from understaffing or a lack of training, the error is considered nursing home neglect. The nursing home is accountable in the case of medication errors and wrongful death. For more, read the story.
