title: Medication errors result in costly claims for ophthalmologists.
abstract: Medication errors are a frequent cause of medical malpractice claims. Because serious injury often results, medication errors can be costly to defend, indemnify or settle. A review of five closed claims involving glucocorticoids, corticosteroids, antibiotics and silver nitrate offers insight into how ophthalmologists can protect themselves against medication malocurrences.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Brick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007345:Insurance Claim Review / Q000191:economics; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008508:Medication Errors; D008875:Middle Aged; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012835:Silver Nitrate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids; D012835:Silver Nitrate