Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Florida

Prescribed the wrong medication
I was at the emergency room recently due to a car accident. The nurse taking my information asked was I allergic to any medications, I responded yes, codeine, she wrote on a yellow allergy alert tag and placed it on my arm. To make a long story short I was prescribed Ultracet for pain I had the prescription filled but I had not yet taken the medication. The following day I was about to take one of the pills and the first thing I noticed was if you have had any adverse reactions to Codeine and it listed some other meds do not take this medication. Why was I prescribed this medication and do I have a case although I fortunately didn't take it?

Asked on 9/12/02, 11:55 am

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Re: Prescribed the wrong medication

Although there may have been a mistake, since there is no injury no claim can be brought.

Answered on 9/12/02, 12:23 pm

Louis Lozeau Wright, Ponsoldt & Lozeau, Trial Attorneys, LLP

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Re: Prescribed the wrong medication

I do not know why the medication was prescribed, however, you do not have a claim since there was not any damages.

Answered on 9/12/02, 12:28 pm

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