When it comes to your children’s health, even doctors and health care workers make mistakes that can be costly to your child’s well-being. You can never be overly cautious when it comes to preventing medical errors from your child’s doctors. Here are some suggestions to minimize the chances of medical mistakes.
When a doctor prescribes medicine for your child, make sure you understand the dosing instructions. Make sure the pharmacy gives you exactly what the doctor prescribed and with the correct dosing instruction written clearly on the label. Your doctor should not mind if you ask a lot of questions. Also, let the doctor know of any other medications your child is taking. Bring them to the appointment with you so the doctor can see the medications for himself or herself. This can prevent harmful reactions from combining medications.
If you are unsure how to administer your child’s medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist. You want to make sure you are measuring liquid medicines correctly. If you suspect something is wrong or your child might be having a reaction to a medication, tell your doctor. There is nothing wrong with being an outspoken parent when it comes to your child’s health.
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