Our health will always be our top priority, no matter what. Thus, we rely on hospitals and their doctors to treat us well and give us our money’s worth. There is no room for carelessness, as human lives are at stake. 

But sometimes, things go wrong. There are medical professionals who do not provide the expected standard of care. As a result, they face consequences that could put their license in danger. Thus, medical malpractice comes in.  

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is when health professionals have done negligence or gave wrong care. They fail to provide the right treatment and services to patients. When this happens, they do more harm or injury to a patient. 

There are 15,000 to 19,000 medical malpractice cases happening each year. Due to this, it raises questions on accountability, ethics, and patient rights.

Five Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is hard to comprehend. The patient needs to show evidence that there is malpractice. There should also be proof that they got injured as a result. If you are still confused about what medical malpractice is, below are its five common types: 

1. Surgical Errors

This type of medical malpractice is an error that happens during surgery. As a result, it causes great harm or (worse) death to the patient. There is a difference between a surgical error and the risks connected with surgery. 

The doctor must tell the patient about the risks of the surgery or treatment. There is no medical malpractice if the risks do not affect the patient. But, if something happened and caused harm, then it is a medical malpractice case. The reasons that a surgical error happened is because of the following: 

• The wrong procedure. 
• Avoidable damage to the organs, nerves, or tissues.
• Surgical instruments were not sterile.
• There is medical equipment left inside the patient.
• Aftercare was inadequate.

2. Failure to Treat the Patient

When the doctor gives the right diagnosis but never follows through, it’s malpractice. But to constitute this as one, you must have proof. You should show your lawyer that yo

+ur doctor failed to treat you well. Also, you should have evidence that you did not receive the right care from the doctor who treated you. Included in failure to treat are: 

• Discharging A Patient Too Soon
• Not Providing The Correct Follow-Up Care
• Not Providing The Right Care Required For Their Specific Condition

3. Medication Errors

Medication errors occur when medical professionals prescribe or administer the wrong medication. Liability comes when the doctor gives the wrong medication. Even a nurse is no exception when he or she administers the wrong dose. In other cases, a doctor or nurse may have given the wrong amount of medication. 

4. Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose

This is one of the most common medical malpractice cases out there. It happens when the doctor has failed to diagnose the health issues of the patient. There are also cases of inaccurate diagnosis, which can be fatal. Timing is critical for medical treatment. If there is an inaccurate diagnosis, there is no right treatment. Misdiagnosis can lead to the following: 

• Incorrect Prescriptions
• Patient’s Condition Progressing to an Untreatable Stage
• Wrongful Death
• Serious Irreversible Complications

There are factors for misdiagnosis to qualify as medical malpractice. Your doctor must have performed at a level that is worse than other doctors. They also missed something that most doctors would not.

5. Lack of Informed Consent

A doctor or nurse must explain the risks when patients undergo a treatment or procedure. If not, this could lead to harm or death. Failure to do this is already a medical malpractice case. 

Healthcare providers should inform patients about any information before the treatment or procedure. This way, patients have a clear understanding of what the operation will be.

Medical malpractice is a serious issue that involves a lot of people. Not only does it affect the lives of patients and their families. But it also also impacts trust in healthcare systems. As such, this is subject to legal procedures and ethical scrutiny.

Trusted Law Firm That Protects Your Rights 

Medical malpractice is no joke, as it involves human lives. Do not hesitate to hire a lawyer for malpractice. They help injured patients (or their families) get justice and compensation. If you have experienced this and do not have a lawyer yet, Warner & Warner is the law firm for you. 

In our firm, we aim to make our world a better place by exposing some of the following: 

• Inadequate and Injurious Medical Care
• Dangerous Acts and Failures
• Preventable Injuries
• By Fighting for Full Compensation for People 

Let Warner & Warner help you in your complicated case. Contact us at (+1) 321-972-1889 to see what they have to offer. For more information or other concerns, you can email us at info@warnerandwarner.com.