When you\u2019re suffering from a health issue and seek professional medical help, you expect to be taken care of. While most doctors and nurses do their best to provide their patients with quality care, mistakes happen. In some cases, those mistakes have life-altering consequences.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve received negligent treatment and suffered a new injury or a degradation of your original condition as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. Here, we look at the most common circumstances in which medical malpractice happens<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to a study<\/a> published by the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence, around 795,000 Americans suffer death or permanent disability every year because of diagnostic errors.<\/p>\n Misdiagnosis is common because some illnesses are difficult to identify, while others have less obvious symptoms. In the case of stroke<\/a> (one of the most commonly misdiagnosed health events), for example, symptoms may be mistaken for common age-related issues, such as loss of bladder control or difficulty with balance.<\/p>\n Without a proper diagnosis, it\u2019s nearly impossible for a doctor to implement a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic errors<\/a> can lead to delays in treatment, a complete lack of treatment, or inappropriate interventions. Depending on individual circumstances, these can cause anything from a slight extension of recovery time to serious injury and death.<\/p>\n Aside from health-related implications, diagnostic errors can also lead to financial issues related to extended hospital stays and unnecessary treatments.<\/p>\n Prescription errors can occur in a variety of ways, including:<\/p>\n Prescription errors cause problems on two fronts. You may be left at risk of health issues related to consuming a potentially dangerous medication unnecessarily, and you may also suffer a degradation of your original condition because you\u2019re not getting the right type of treatment.<\/p>\n Any medical professional responsible for delivering or administering medication may be held responsible for mistakes like these, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and even drug manufacturers. Healthcare facilities may also be responsible via the doctrine of vicarious liability<\/a>.<\/p>\n Obstetrics and gynecology is among the most commonly sued medical specialties; studies show that around 83% of doctors<\/a> working in this area will face at least one lawsuit in their careers. Medical errors before, during, and after childbirth can impact both mothers and children.<\/p>\n Prenatal care negligence<\/a> may include:<\/p>\nMisdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose<\/h2>\n
Prescription Errors<\/h2>\n
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Childbirth Errors<\/h2>\n
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