King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

We're sharing a crucial experience today to help keep our community safe and informed. Recently, someone we know was discharged from KDU Hospital. They were given a prescription and medication , with instructions to get further tests done externally. However, when they went for these external tests, a concerning error came to light: the hospital had accidentally given them someone else's prescription and medication . This incident serves as a vital reminder that while medical professionals do their best, mistakes can happen. They are human, and errors, though infrequent, are a possibility.  The purpose of sharing this is not to fault any individual or institution, but purely to raise public awareness . It highlights the critical importance of being vigilant and proactive in your own healthcare . What You Can Do to Prevent Medication Errors: Taking a few moments to verify your prescriptions and medications can make a significant difference in preventing potentially ...