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Who holds the most blame?

  1. The Pharmacist

  2. The Patient

  3. The Legal Guardian

  4. Or equal for all parties

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  1. texasmr2

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    #1 texasmr2, Jun 21, 2014
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    You know how when you are in or entering a specific field certain stories peak your interest? Well incase anyone has not heard this story allow me to post the link to the story and then reply...
    Houston man sues CVS pharmacy, claiming loss of vision from wrong prescription | News - Home

    Now I know the pharmacist holds a huge amount of the blame in this but don't you think the patient and his legal guardian also hold an equal amount of the blame? The prescription clearly states 3-drops in the eye but in bold text highlighted in red it clearly states for ears only. Eye prescriptions are sterile and most likely will not cause any severe reaction if administered into the ear but prescriptions for the ear are NOT sterile and should never be administered into the eye.

    EDIT: I am not voting simply because I do not want to add bias to the poll.
     
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    #2 rossocorsa13, Jun 21, 2014
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    Sounds like a terrible mixup. The pharmacy's fault lies in the refilling--the patient's trust had already been established.

    However--

    Recently I had to monitor my sister while she was recovering from a kidney infection. You better believe that I read her prescription labels several times over before giving her either the pain killer or the antibiotic. No way I was going to accidentally let her take a daily antibiotic once every two hours, and an hourly pain medication once a day.

    The body is too delicate.

    Edit: Ultimately, the blame is with the patient. If it says "ears," don't put it in your eyes.

    Seems terrible to "blame" anyone though.
     
  3. texasmr2

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    #3 texasmr2, Jun 21, 2014
    First off I thank you for feedback.

    Unfortunately there is someone that holds the majority of the blame in this case and it is the person who took on the responsibility of becoming the legal guardian (imho). I hate that this happened and could care less about the victims history but when someone takes on the LEGAL responsibility of custodian they must be prepared to accept any and all reprecussion's that may arise for their shortcomings.

    I have a few years of experience of taking care of someone who I fed, bathed, cleaned and medicated but I always read the prescriptions when they where new or renewed. Sorry I am rambling but I think this suit is ludicrous and if it makes it to court the judge will see that this suit is just another blatant attempt to receive monetary gain from shear ignorance on the plaintiffs part.
     
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    #4 UroTrash, Jun 21, 2014
    My interest is *piqued*.

    100% pharmacist fault, sadly.

    Although, I seriously doubt it caused blindness.

    This guy just won the medical lottery.

    Hope he can stay out of prison.
     
  5. texasmr2

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    #5 texasmr2, Jun 21, 2014
    You are correct in that the pharmacist is mainly to blame but then again this case is not so cut and dry for the simple fact the man has a legal custodian and their job is to make sure such things do not happen. This will either get very interesting very fast or tied up in litigation for years.

    I would personally find the pharmacist guilty of negligence as well as the custodian, fine both and award no compensation. Yes I am a hard ass.
     
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    #6 GordonC, Jun 22, 2014
    The guardian is no more responsible for the screwup than an individual would be - if a pharmacist gives me a prescription with wrong instructions, or gives it to a guardian with wrong instructions, the fault is still with the pharmacist.
     
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    #7 Qvb, Jun 22, 2014
    Years ago I went to the pharmacy to pick up my daughters first Epi-Pen. The pharmacist showed me how to use it, first by opening the tube it comes in (Instructions: Never open the tube until using the pen) he then pulled off the cover and showed how to hold it and strike it on your thigh. When you strike it, the needle pops out into the flesh. The Pharmacist had his thumb over the needle end and would have been stabbing his thigh with the end where his thumb should be (So backwards). I took the pen home and realized he had given me the adult version for my 2 year old. Totally unbelievable!
    The care taker should read the labels, but the pharmacist should be fired.
     
  8. texasmr2

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    #8 texasmr2, Jun 23, 2014
    I agree with you guys that the first line of defense and blame lies with the pharmacist but I think the legal guardian should share some of the blame. It is in the courts hands now so we'll see.
     

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