California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog
Do you have an elderly loved one who currently resides in a nursing home or assisted-living facility in Berkeley or elsewhere in the Bay Area? If so, and if your elderly parent or loved one is currently taking multiple medications for a range of health issues, they could be at increased risk of suffering an injury due to a medical mistake or medical negligence in the facility. This phenomenon of being on a number of different medications is known as “polypharmacy,” and it can lead staff members at facilities to be more likely to make errors in administering medications or even in prescribing medications based on the senior’s existing medication regimen due to potential interactions or dangerous overlaps.
What should you know about polypharmacy and nursing home injuries in Berkeley, CA, and throughout the Bay Area? Our Northern California nursing home neglect lawyers can provide you with more information, and we can speak with you today about holding a facility accountable for medical negligence that resulted in your loved one’s injuries.
What is Polypharmacy?
