Bring Your Meds
Don’t
forget to bring any existing medications so your doctor can check for deadly
drug interactions.
Double-Check with the Pharmacist
Once
you’ve been prescribed medication, ask your pharmacist to check if it will
interact with your current medications.
Note Major Changes
If you or your loved ones notice any changes to normal digestive
functions, behavior, balance or mental clarity, contact your doctor about the
safety of tapering or discontinuing the medication.
If any medication prescribed to you exacerbates your health
issues, or has caused a death in a loved one, contact the Law Office of William
Nikas
before it’s too late to find out the truth.
SURGICAL ERRORS
Medicine is still a noble profession. Most doctors take
pride in their work. Most would even say that major surgical errors never
happen. But the millions of people around the country that have retained
foreign objects, have nerve damage or have been operated on the wrong side or
received the wrong procedure can’t be wrong.
Bring an Advocate
Always
bring a friend or relative that knows the procedure you are receiving.
Patient Identification
Make
sure that a nurse or the surgeon personally knows your name and the procedure
and where you’re receiving it. If not, ask them to verify the information for
you.
Document Verification
Your surgeon should have a pre-op verification process to
affirm documentation and mark the surgical site before you are put under.
You need an attorney who understands the complexity of
providing the burden of proof against a medical professional. With 40 years’
experience in identifying medical neglect, oversight and misconduct, make the Law
Office of William Nikas
your first call to discuss your medical malpractice
case.