When to File an Opioid Prescription Malpractice Claim
Not everyone thinks they will become dependent on medications prescribed by their doctor, but this can happen to anyone. Thousands of patients each year are finding themselves dependent on opioids or overdosing on opioids. A variety of physician errors in judgment and practice can lead to this. If you suspect your doctor was negligent, consider talking to a Wilmington medical malpractice lawyer about your situation. HOW OPIOID MISUSE HAPPENS Opioids are supposed to be prescribed for severe cases of chronic and debilitating pain. However, the over-prescription of opioids can lead to opioid dependence, a condition where the person cannot stop using opioids....
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