CALIFORNIA HOSPITALS PENALIZED FOR FENTANYL MISUSE. FENTANYL OVERDOSE CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH.
California State Health Officials fined 13 hospitals $25,000 each this week for violations which caused serious injury of death to patients. Among the violations at multiple hospitals was the misuse of the Fentanyl Skin Patch. The Fentanyl transdermal skin patch, also called the Duragesic Patch, is an extremely potent pain reliever used to treat certain patients for chronic pain. Please see our Fentanyl webpage for more information about the dangers of fentanyl. If you or a loved on has suffered adverse side effects or death from taking Fentanyl in California, you need the help of a lawyer now. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to receive your free consultation.
Scripps Memorial in San Diego and Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo were among the hospitals fined for violations involving fentanyl. In instances at both locations, a patient who was not shown to be able to tolerate opioids was given the fentanyl skin patch. Poorly monitored Fentanyl increases and disposal were also cited. Misuse of fentanyl can lead to overdose and death.
Have you or a family member experienced serious side effects from the fentanyl skin patch in California? If so, you should seek the help of an experienced attorney. The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years combined experience in fighting for the rights of the injured. Call us toll free now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a confidential consultation, and let us serve you in your time of need.
