CRIMINAL OFFENSE

Should a Single Dispensing Error Be A Criminal Offence?

Should a Single Dispensing Error Be A Criminal Offence?

Introduction

The field of health care is very challenging and risky as it directly affects the patients' health and safety. One wrong action by the health care taker can take the live of the patient. The responsibility of the health and the safety of the life patient lies upon the doctors, prescribers and the nurses who decides what type of medical treatment and what medication would be better for the patient.

The dispensing error is the most serious issue that may occur if the patient ...