Kthln01
:In a perfect world, yes, a doctor would re-evaluate the patient in person, gathering all information in person to insure accuracy.
My experience is that this happens all the time, not just in a perfect world. Remeber the doctor may be required to defend their decision to treat, and not taking a good history because the notes said something will be viewed as no defence. As I said, doctors are taught to view records as supporting material.
And...at this point, its hard to tell whether the patient knew they were allergic to any meds
Like I said, it's a patients responsibility to know, cause if you don't you can't complain when you're dead. This isn't a legal or medical opinion, it's just plain common sense.

Steve