Category: Quality Control (Page 73 of 74)

Labeling issues spur prescription medicine mistakes

April 18, 2011 / Staff

Are you being prescribed the wrong medication ?

Getting the wrong medication and medical negligence can be the result of many factors.

Being prescribed the wrong medication altogether, or receiving an improper dosage of the correct medication is only a part of the problem.

That being said consumers should definitely check the labels of prescription bottles before they leave the store.

“In 2006, the Institute of Medicine issued a report citing medication mistakes as the most common medical errors, resulting in an estimated $3.5 billion in added costs for lost wages, productivity and additional health care expenses.”
“In 2008, 1.9 million people became ill or injured from medication side effects or because they took or were given the wrong type or dose of medication, compared with 1.2 million injured in 2004”

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A changing medical system offers shorter workdays for physicians

April 4, 2011 / Staff

Medical mistakes attributed to overworked doctors may soon become a thing of the past.

Physicians working in large medical groups are given the opportunity for more traditional 9 to 5 work hours.

“… many other young doctors are taking salaried jobs, working fewer hours, often going part time and even choosing specialties based on family reasons. The beepers and cellphones that once leashed doctors to their patients and practices on nights, weekends and holidays are being abandoned. Metaphorically, medicine has gone from being an individual to a team sport..”

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Despite Assurances on Milk Safety , Radiation Fear Continues

April 2, 2011 / Staff

The alarm was sounded on Wednesday, when federal officials announced that tests had detected a trace amount of iodine 131 in milk.

Although we may never know the extent of radiation exposure to the food supply; the alarm hasn’t gone off.

Be reasonably cautious about food purchases.

“I’ve had members call to ask whether we’ve seen the media, and media calling to ask how this is impacting our members,” said Michael Marsh, the chief executive of Western United Dairymen, the milk industry’s West Coast trade association. Mr. Marsh said he had repeated the assurances given by officials, but he also understood the fears in the supermarket’s refrigerated aisle.

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Eating Fresh Foods May Cut Exposure to BPA

April 1, 2011 / Staff

Eating fresh is not a luxury nowadays, it could mean your very health.

We are surrounded by BPA (Bisphenol A) at every corner of our home, car, office, stores and it’s very important to eliminate BPA as much as we can at least in OUR KITCHEN.

Considering that we wrap our food, carry our food or store our food in plastic we should be aware of its use and do so as a last resort.

In September 2010, Canada became the first country to declare BPA as a toxic substance. In the European Union and Canada, BPA use is banned in baby bottles.

“We found just by substituting fresh foods with limited packaging for three days, we reduced exposure levels in these participants by more than half,”

This is my favorite site for delicious receipts using fresh fruits and vegetables. Make sure to scroll down and check out (Roasted Veggies! Zucchini, Red Pepper and Sweet Potato with Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper!) each of them

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The Top 10 Medication Mistakes Parents Make

March 30, 2011 / Staff

Being a parent is hard enough but taking care of an ill child is even tougher.

Following physician’s instructions can sometimes be confusing.

Here are the 10 most common mistakes that parents make:

Doctors say many well-intentioned parents slip when giving medication. The mistakes listed here can prolong a child’s illness, cause bothersome side effects, and even sabotage treatment.

1. Consult Your Doctor
2. Measurements
3. Gauge by Weight
4. Check Your Doses

5. What to Look For
6. Follow Through
7. Don’t Use Old Medication

8. Quality, Not Quantity
9. Never Assume
10.How to Give Medication

Don’t panic, kids are pretty resilient.

A lot of love and little attention goes along way!

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