Accountability is important when administering medication to patients to ensure they receive proper care. Caregivers must properly audit and measure dosages, as failing to do so could have serious or life-threatening consequences for patients, and result in disciplinary or legal action against the caregiver. Various medical professionals, like doctors, pharmacists, nurses and care workers all share responsibility for safely handling drugs, due to the impact on patients' lives. Pharmacists and manufacturers also play roles to ensure drugs' safety by checking expiration dates and including instructions. Employees could face legal and disciplinary actions if irresponsibly administering drugs results in wrong or dangerous dosages for patients.