[Fwd: Re: Medical Misadministrations]

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

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Subject: Re: Medical Misadministrations
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 12:27:23 -0400
From: jim.camburn@cis.state.mi.us
Reply-To: <jim.camburn@cis.state.mi.us>
To: <liptonw@dteenergy.com>

Okay.

Jim

_______________________________________
James Camburn, Chief
Radiation Safety Section
Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Voice: 517-241-1989; Fax: 517-241-1981
E-mail: jim.camburn@cis.state.mi.us
Web site: http://www.cis.state.mi.us/bhs/hfs/rss
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From: "William V Lipton" <liptonw@dteenergy.com>, on 10/25/1999 11:21
AM:

Is it ok to post this to RADSAFE?
Bill


jim.camburn@cis.state.mi.us wrote:

> Bill,
>
> Just to let you know, I really appreciate your comments about medical
> misadministrations.
>
> While our program is responsible for regulating the use of x-ray equipment
> and not radioactive material, I never cease to be amazed at some of the
> reports of misadministrations, especially to wrong patients.  We realize that
> there are a lot of problems with poorly performed x-ray studies and don't
> want to throw stones at other activities.  Yet, it's still difficult to
> comprehend why nuclear medicine misadministrations happen and happen so
> often.  Even many lay persons are aware that some persons undergoing medical
> tests are unable to communicate reliable information to health care
> providers.  It would seem axiomatic that persons administering radioactive
> materials to patients would have a similar awareness and would first obtain
> reliable assurance that they are dealing with the intended person.  They
> should also have a clear prescription and ensure that they have the right
> pharmaceutical.  Can it be that difficult?
>
> Please keep up the good work of reporting your views on such incidents.
> Those views need to be expressed.
>
> Jim
>
> _______________________________________
> James Camburn, Chief
> Radiation Safety Section
> Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services
> Voice: 517-241-1989; Fax: 517-241-1981
> E-mail: jim.camburn@cis.state.mi.us
> Web site: http://www.cis.state.mi.us/bhs/hfs/rss
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