News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Medication Management One of the most common processes performed in medical offices, hospitals, and emergency departments (ED)—the prescribing of medications—is also one of the leading causes of preventable injury to patients. Medication errors are among the most frequent allegations in medical malpractice claims, as they often result in some degree of adverse events. According to the FDA, medication errors cause at least one death every day and injure approximately 1.3 million people annually. Factors leading to patient injury and malpractice claims include: Poor drug selection, incorrect dose, and length of treatment; Failure to monitor drug side effects and monitor drug levels; Communication failures between the clinician and patient; Ambiguities in product… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. Sign In Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT September 22, 2025September 24, 2025Clinical Care | Risk Management COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Curi defers to the judgment of clinicians to select the best vaccination schedule for patients based on scientific evidence, expert consensus, and public health priorities. However, as of August 2025,… Read more September 10, 2025Clinical Care | Risk Management Cord Blood Studies When and Why Umbilical cord blood studies help to defend against medical malpractice claims and to drive action for the neonate. This webinar will go over the importance of… Read more August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Clinical Care | Risk Management Diagnostic Error Risk Assessment Take this diagnostic error risk assessment to help identify potential gaps in best practices across your organization. Based on your responses, your risk consultant can help… Read more