Too much medication can have serious repercussions and give cause for legal claims. An overdose of anesthesia can lead to respiratory or cardiovascular collapse. The anesthesiologist has a professional duty to ensure that the patient does not overdose on medication and has undergone years of rigorous schooling and practice so that they know the proper amounts to administer. Failing to take the proper precautions can be an indicator of a departure from the professional standard of care required of the anesthesiologist.