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Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals are expected to provide a strict standard of care. However, mistakes can and do happen in these fast-paced and high-stress environments. When these errors occur, they can be fatal, causing injury and even death in severe cases. Understanding the common types of malpractice can help you recognize if and when negligence is involved in your unique circumstances.

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Common Types of Medical Malpractice

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  1. COMMON TYPES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

  2. Medical professionals are expected to provide a strict standard of care. However, mistakes can and do happen in these fast-paced and high-stress environments. When these errors occur, they can be fatal, causing injury and even death in severe cases. Understanding the common types of malpractice can help you recognize if and when negligence is involved in your unique circumstances.

  3. 1. Communication Failures One of the most common causes of medical malpractice is miscommunication between healthcare professionals, as well as mishandling of diagnostic testing. For example, unread X-rays, lost lab results, and failure to inform patients about critical findings can lead to a delay of life-saving treatment. In a busy environment like a healthcare facility, even a single oversight can cause devastating consequences for people who depend on timely and coordinated care.

  4. 2. Surgical Errors Surgical errors are again common and can have life-altering consequences. Mistakes can include operating on the wrong body part, leaving instruments inside the patient, causing internal damage, and more. Such errors result from poor planning, surgeon or staff fatigue, and miscommunication between different teams.

  5. 3. Medication Errors Medication errors are also common and occur when the wrong dosage or drug is administered. It also arises when medical professionals overlook adverse drug interactions. These mistakes can lead to serious complications, including death, especially in already vulnerable patients.

  6. 4. Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis Misdiagnosis often delays the treatment of critical diseases or can lead to unnecessary medication and procedures. A delayed diagnosis is also particularly common with conditions like infections, hormone-related problems, or cancer. This can drastically affect the outcomes, and as patients trust medical professionals with their lives, these errors can feel emotionally, physically, and financially devastating.

  7. 5. Anesthesia Errors Anesthesia is a lifesaver for invasive procedures, transforming the landscape of patient care. But it must be carefully administered and monitored by a skilled anesthetist. Otherwise, mistakes such as incorrect dosage, improper placement of needles, or failure to monitor vitals can cause cardiac arrest, brain damage, paralysis, and death.

  8. 6. Birth Injuries Medical malpractice personal injury cases can also include birth-related injuries that occur during childbirth and lead to permanent harm to the mother and the newborn child. Errors can include failure to monitor fetal distress, delayed C- section, or improper use of forceps. All of these issues are preventable with proper care and attention, but they are common among healthcare facilities that are overworked and understaffed.

  9. 7. Hospital-Acquired Infections Although hospitals are obligated to maintain a sterile environment, they can sometimes fail to take proper care. As a result, patients can develop fatal infections. Such mistakes often result from poor hygiene practices, inadequate post-surgical care, and other factors.

  10. Seeking Legal Assistance Is Important Medical malpractice isn’t just any personal injury case category. Victims deserve accountability, answers, and financial support to help rebuild their lives. Therefore, it is essential to collaborate with an experienced Houston personal injury attorney specializing in medical malpractice to identify the cause of the incident and hold all accountable parties responsible for the resulting damages.

  11. Contact Chelsie King Garza Today Attorney Chelsie King Garza is a trusted and reputable medical malpractice attorney who can help you pursue the justice and compensation you deserve for your suffering. She understands how overwhelming the circumstances can be and can work tirelessly to help her clients get their lives back on track. You can book your appointment today for a free case evaluation. Chelsie will explain to you your legal rights and the next steps to take.

  12. To readmore visit at :- https://sites.google.com/view/chelsiegarzalaw/common-types-of-medical- malpractice

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