Nurse here. Yes med errors are very common because your average staff nurse is about as intelligent as a grade school teacher. Some good. Most average. Some functionally illiterate. Same with math skills.
My advice is be proactive in your treatment plan and collaborate and verify what is being done. If its to you as a patient, or be there for your family or friend if they can't advocate for themselves.
Nurse here. Yes med errors are very common because your average staff nurse is about as intelligent as a grade school teacher. Some good. Most average. Some functionally illiterate. Same with math skills.
My advice is be proactive in your treatment plan and collaborate and verify what is being done. If its to you as a patient, or be there for your family or friend if they can't advocate for themselves.