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One of the lesser-known forms of nursing home abuse in South Carolina occurs when staff members do not administer the proper dosage of medicine to nursing home residents or make other errors when 
administering medication. This can have harsh effectson an elder because receiving the right amount of medicine is crucial to keeping them healthy at this point in their life. If a nursing home resident does not receive the correct dosage of medicine, it could result in injuries or even death. Two common causes of medication errors in South Carolina are the fact that multiple doctors may be treating the residents and that some nursing homes are underfunded and cannot afford systems that ensure that the proper dosage is given.
The following are examples of instances where medication errors may take place in South Carolina nursing homes:
As a result of these errors, South Carolina nursing home patients can experience side effects ranging from confusion and hallucinations to more serious injuries including wrongful death. There are many warning signs of nursing home abuse that you should look out for when you suspect nursing home abuse.
If you feel as though a loved one has not been receiving the correct medication or that medicine was given to them improperly, then you should consider filing a nursing home abuse claim against the nursing home. Contact a South Carolina nursing home abuse attorney today at 843-277-6061 to set up a free consultation.
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