When you experience new symptoms and health concerns, you naturally expect your doctor to provide answers. And in many cases, medical professionals can get to the bottom of health issues quickly and efficiently. However, medical misdiagnoses pose a huge threat to...
Medical Malpractice
3 types of mistakes hospitals make about heart attacks
Medical outcomes are never entirely certain. However, competent hospitals and doctors do everything that they reasonably can to minimize the risk of an adverse result. In other words, mistakes can happen — especially with complex, dangerous conditions such as heart...
Out-of-court settlements lead to concealment of malpractice
Most malpractice cases in Texas end in out-of-court settlements. A recent analysis found that 97% of Texas malpractice cases never go to court. This outcome allows some victims to receive compensation faster but also makes it easier for medical providers to conceal a...
Never events in surgery
Some medical errors are so egregious and terrifying that essentially the entire healthcare system wants to prevent them. These go by the name of "never events". Operating on the wrong side, in the wrong place or on the wrong patient are three of the worst surgical...
What are common distractions for surgeons?
Most people do not worry about the possibility of their surgeon getting distracted in the middle of a procedure. However, surgeons are people, too. It can happen. This is a form of malpractice, and it can leave victims suffering serious and lifelong consequences....
What role does consent play in dental malpractice?
A common issue in dental malpractice is when a patient does not consent to a procedure. Keeping patients informed about their care is just as important in dentistry as it is in any other medical field. Getting patient consent means that the dentist has explained what...
How does a missed diagnosis differ from a misdiagnosis?
A missed diagnosis could occur when a doctor neglects to look into the cause of your symptoms. The AARP reports that the most frequently overlooked symptoms involve patients with complaints describing cancer. With a misdiagnosis, a physician may have made errors in...
Do you know the “4 Ds” of medical malpractice?
It can be surprising that one instance of a medical mistake leads to a large malpractice settlement, while seemingly similar situations result in no compensation. Such lawsuits are complex and have a high burden of proof for the plaintiff. That proof of determining...
A look at infections acquired in a hospital
If you or a loved one need to spend time in a hospital, you could acquire an infection during the time of your visit. The infection could cause problems such as unnecessary pain and suffering, missed work and increased medical bills. While some infections originate...
What to do if misdiagnosis leads to prolonged incorrect treatment
Misdiagnosis is among the more common forms of medical malpractice that can occur during the treatment process. That said, most patients understandably put their faith in the diagnosis given by their doctor and follow their recommended treatment plan without a hint of...