Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Failure To Suspend Medication The failure to suspend medication when conditions demand it is, unfortunately, an easy mistake for a physician to make. With heavy patient loads and an overabundance of drugs on the market, physicians have much to consider when prescribing and administering medications. Failing to ask even the simplest question - such as whether the patient is taking any other medications - could result in serious, potentially fatal consequences Sadly, such failures are not uncommon, especially when physicians fail to exercise proper care and caution. If you or someone you love has suffered serious injury as a result of a failure to suspend medication, you may be eligible to recover your damages , including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. Suspending Medication: When It's Necessary Medical treatment is very complex. Doctors have a duty to monitor medical conditions as they progress and change or suspend a patient's medication as needed. Failure to suspend medication under the following conditions could have severe consequences: Before, during, or after a surgery During pregnancy or breastfeeding Onset of adverse side effects Emergence of new symptoms or conditions Results of a Failure to Suspend Medication When a physician fails to suspend medication, the results can be devastating. Depending on medication and the patient's medical conditions, some of the possible consequences of a failure to suspend medication include: Damage to unborn baby Undue pain and suffering Organ damage Harmful side effects Death

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