Ever since the practice of medical surgery began, patients have run the risk of having foreign objects inadvertently left behind inside their bodies after an operation. In the worst cases, this type of surgical error can lead to excruciating pain, permanent...
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Medical Malpractice
How common are medication errors, and who is responsible for them?
Needing medication can be difficult and stressful. The right medication can relieve your symptoms and, in some cases, improve your quality of life. The wrong medication can make your condition much worse. A medication error occurs when a preventable event causes you...
How do you know if an adverse outcome was caused by medical malpractice?
Being sick or injured can be a scary situation. Not does your body feel terrible, you may also worry about getting back to work or your ability to pay for your treatment. When your medical team makes a mistake, it can make your circumstances worse. In addition to the...
What is a hospital’s obligation for reporting errors?
Many elements can contribute to medical mistakes. Between long hours, miscommunications and individual complexities, there are many opportunities for a medical team to make mistakes. Unfortunately, some are better than others at accepting responsibility for their...