http://www.webmd.com/solutions/top-hospital-risks/med-errors
2007-09-27 08:21:31 · 8 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Good advice about asking the nurse. There's an old rule which has fallen into disuse. It's the "Three Time Rule". You read the label of the medication before taking it off the shelf. You read it again after filling the little dispensing cup and compare it with what has been ordered. You read the label again just before you dispense the drug.
2007-09-27 09:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are so many risks in taking medication and it's not just in the hospital either. My mom has been given the wrong prescription meds 3 times recently. Thankfully she used to be a nurse and caught the errors, but I think of all the people who may not be so fortunate.
2007-09-27 10:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the last few times that i was in the hospital, i just flat out told my doctor that i would be bringing and taking my own meds as i do at home. i have a schedule as to what time i take what med and they were trying to give it to me at times that i don't normally take them. it got to where i didn't know what i had taken or when.
plus - they charge an arm and a leg for meds in the hospital - it is ridiculous to pay $7.50 for one tylenol when i can buy a whole bottle of generic acetaminophen for less than that.
i just told my doctor that either it's my way or i would refuse all meds. you have a right to do that you know.
obviously if it is a new med that they are just starting you on, you can't do that. all of the meds that i insisted on doing this way i have been on for the long haul
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2016-10-05 11:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, always ask what they are giving you
or putting in your IV.
Be sure to check,
because they might get
your meds confused
with another patient.
You can always refuse any medication.
If you are threatened by the medical staff,
you can have them charged with intimidation.
And if you press charges,
they can face time in the "pokey".
2007-09-27 13:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rule of three..check the medication label..check the order against the label..check the pts. wrist band and the name of the medication. Calling the pt. by name does not always work as some are hard of hearing, coming out of anesthetic etc and will answer to any name..
2007-09-27 13:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thank you ms kay,most of this is true,i find no problem w/ the hospital i've been going to,they have always ck.wrist band,my reg,med..any thing new ,they stop and explain it. make sure the room is warm or cool enought,stop an ck. on me bout every hr,. if i call or not<>IS<>
2007-09-27 09:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by THE"IS" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good information! I don't take any prescriptions but my husband does and he keeps a list of them in his wallet.
2007-09-27 08:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋