An unusual case of diarrhoea.
Case histories are based on actual medical negligence claims, however certain facts have been omitted or changed by the author to ensure the anonymity of the parties involved. Medication errors in general practice are relatively common. This article describes a medication error that led to a patient complaint and claim.
Bird
Sara
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sbird@mdanational.com.au
D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001315:Australia; D000068579:Celecoxib; D003078:Colchicine / Q000009:adverse effects; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D016568:Drugs, Generic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006073:Gout / Q000188:drug therapy; D006074:Gout Suppressants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010076:Oxazepam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011720:Pyrazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D012894:Sleep Stages; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D016568:Drugs, Generic; D006074:Gout Suppressants; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D011720:Pyrazoles; D013449:Sulfonamides; D010076:Oxazepam; D000068579:Celecoxib; D003078:Colchicine