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3 examples of medical malpractice cases

On Behalf of | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog, Hospital Negligence

Medical malpractice is a significant issue that impacts the lives of countless people every day. Whether this malpractice results from a genuine mistake or blatant negligence, residents of New Jersey must know what constitutes medical malpractice.

Anesthesia errors

When a patient undergoes surgery, he or she must receive the correct amount of anesthesia. Too little anesthesia could mean that the patient experiences immense pain. Too much anesthesia can lead to a host of issues, including death.

Most medical facilities employ specialists who focus on the use of anesthesia to cut down on these errors. However, those that don’t are risking patient safety.

Incorrect diagnoses

One of the most common types of medical malpractice involves incorrect diagnoses. These misdiagnoses result in patients receiving treatment that they do not need.

A recent example involved a man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his lymph nodes. After removing the man’s prostate, the doctors discovered that his records were mixed up with another patient, resulting in a life-altering surgery he did not need.

Prescription errors

According to studies, more than 1.5 million people suffer health issues related to prescription errors yearly, making it the most common form of medical malpractice. These errors include giving a patient medication that he or she is allergic to, giving the wrong medication, or overmedicating a patient.

A recent prescription error case saw a female patient diagnosed with inflamed blood vessels due to an autoimmune disease. While she needed steroids and immunosuppressants, she only received steroids. This resulted in significant issues and the amputation of multiple fingers and toes.

There are plenty of reasons for doctors to make a mistake, but patients must understand how to recognize medical malpractice when they have been a victim.

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