Have you ever fixed a Doctor's mistake? - page 2

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Have you ever discovered a mistake made by a doctor, but fixed it before it affected the patient. Like prescribing a med they are allergic to. Wrong med, dose, test, patient, etc. I know you have.... Read More

  1. by coleen
    Sep 11, '02
    Occupation: LPN charge at Long Term Care facility -summers as bilingual nurse mgr. at Migrant Head Start Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 30; Likes: 12
    Yes and sometimes you have to think quick to get Dr.'s attention without alerting the patient when you are right there in room with them and he is about to do something contraindicated for that patient.

    I've noticed that some Dr.'s get angry if you call them with a prescription med or dosing error but most are grateful.
    Last edit by coleen on Sep 11, '02

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