When a pharmacist acts negligently in their practice, they can be held liable for medical malpractice. A pharmacist has a wide range of responsibilities to their patients. Any type of negligence when handling medication can result in serious harm.
If you are facing allegations of malpractice as a pharmacist, you must know what to expect and what is at stake. Reach out to our experienced New York health care professional defense lawyer for assistance with the steps ahead.
What are the most common forms of pharmacist malpractice?
Pharmacists can be convicted of malpractice by acting negligently in their practice in various ways. The most common examples of pharmacist malpractice include the following:
- Prescribing the wrong medication
- Prescribing the wrong dosage of medication
- Failing to contact a patient’s healthcare when there are concerns with a prescribed drug
- Failing to ensure that the patient can take medications prescribed by different physicians at the same time
- Failing to ensure that the patient’s medical history allows for them to take the prescribed medication
How can a pharmacist be convicted of malpractice?
In order for a pharmacist to be convicted of malpractice, there are a few steps that need to occur. The first step will be that the patient will have to prove that the pharmacist in question owed them a duty of care. This may include proving that the pharmacist gave them their medication or was in charge of handling their medication. Next, the patient will prove that the pharmacist breached the duty of care by acting negligently or otherwise in a way that a reasonable pharmacist would not have acted. For the pharmacist to be convicted of malpractice, the patient will finally have to prove that this breach of care led to their harm, resulting in significant damages.
When a medical professional is found guilty of malpractice, this may cause them to lose their medical license and their ability to practice medicine, as well as other serious consequences.
If you are a pharmacist who is facing a medical malpractice conviction, you cannot afford to proceed on your own. You require the assistance of an experienced New York health care professional defense lawyer who will fight for your right to practice medicine. Our legal team understands how severe the repercussions you may be facing are. You require the assistance of an attorney who will work to fight these accusations.
Contact our experienced New York City firm
When a medical professional is accused of misconduct, they must retain strong legal representation. If you require a medical law attorney for your legal matters, call Paul E. Walker, an experienced New York City OPMC & OPD Lawyer. Please contact the Walker Medical Law firm to set up a free initial consultation.
