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Loss Lessons: Lithium Toxicity, Fine Tuning Medications Used in Behavioral Health
Lithium therapy can be used for bipolar affective disorders and in depressive disorders where other antidepressants have been unsuccessful. It is considered a “high-risk” drug due to its narrow therapeutic range and potential for overdose toxicity. This case illustrates the pitfalls that occurred resulting in litigation. It is followed by a discussion of the problems that could have been avoided by following safety guidelines for prescribing lithium.
December 15, 2025, Part B News
Providers Still Get Hired Without Valid Licenses; Don’t Skimp on Verification
Despite technological advances in tracking, medical organizations continue to hire unlicensed and improperly credentialed non-physician practitioners and even physicians. Make extra certain your checklist is thorough and complete.
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