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I'm not sure if I can explain this correctly but...
If a healthcare provider writes a wrong order, and the pharmacy gives the nurse the medication to administer it, to what degree is the Pharmacist held accountable?
One of my friends who is is nursing school said that if, as a nurse, if she administers the wrong medication that was prescribed by a doctor, she would lose her license since she is the last line of defense.
Also, I know Pharmacists are supposed to check patient records, but if someone just goes to any random pharmacy and gets a prescription filled in 20 minutes, does the Pharmacist really check all of the patients records? I honestly don't know much about these situations but can anyone explain any examples and consequences? I guess I'm trying to get more insight about the laws and regulations of Pharmacy.
I'm not sure if I can explain this correctly but...
If a healthcare provider writes a wrong order, and the pharmacy gives the nurse the medication to administer it, to what degree is the Pharmacist held accountable?
One of my friends who is is nursing school said that if, as a nurse, if she administers the wrong medication that was prescribed by a doctor, she would lose her license since she is the last line of defense.
Also, I know Pharmacists are supposed to check patient records, but if someone just goes to any random pharmacy and gets a prescription filled in 20 minutes, does the Pharmacist really check all of the patients records? I honestly don't know much about these situations but can anyone explain any examples and consequences? I guess I'm trying to get more insight about the laws and regulations of Pharmacy.