The important question before prescribing any drug orally or parenterally is to enquire about allergy encountered if any in the past. If so, we modify our prescription. In every new drug introduction, it is better to take care of the patient for one hour after taking the new drug in the clinic itself and will prevent tension to the patient as well as to us. Prescription during the fertile period in fairer sex: Always enquire about the possible pregnancy and also breastfeeding of infants so that the drugs in the schedule for avoiding pregnancy and lactating mothers can be avoided.
While taking X-Rays in this age group also better to enquire about pregnancy. There were cases in which after taking X-Rays for backache, the pregnancy was informed and the lady had undergone termination of pregnancy. Conclusion : Careful prescription practice avoid litigation later in the present scenario.
