7 Most Common Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice is a serious issue, and one that can result in significant harm to patients. Every year, medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.

あ 2016年に行われた研究 showed that there are over 250,000 deaths due to medical malpractice every year. If you or a loved one is the victim of 医療過誤, what legal options are available to you? This article will discuss seven common kinds of 医療過誤訴訟 そして、それがあなたに起こった場合にあなたが取ることができる行動。

誤診

Misdiagnosis is the number one type of 医療過誤 lawsuit. This is when a doctor fails to correctly diagnose a patient’s condition or fails to recognize the signs and symptoms of a condition. This can lead to the wrong treatment or delayed treatment, which can have serious consequences for the patient. Misdiagnosis can lead to serious harm, or even death.

For example, imagine that a patient goes to the hospital because of chest pains and a doctor decides it’s indigestion after taking an EKG and running some tests. Then that person passes away two days later from a heart attack. In this case, the doctor misdiagnosed the patient’s condition and they died as a direct result.

外科的エラー

手術ミスは、医療過誤訴訟の最も一般的なタイプの 1 つです。間違った体の部分を手術したり、手術後に患者の体内に物を残したりするなど、手術中に手術ミスが発生します。たとえば、ある患者が胃から腫瘍を切除する手術を受けましたが、外科医が誤って腸の一部を切除してしまったとします。これは外科的ミスであり、訴訟が必要になる可能性があります。

治療の失敗

患者は、医師が適切に治療しなかったと信じている場合、医療過誤訴訟を起こすことができます。これは次のようになります。

• 患者の退院が早すぎる
• 必要な健康診断を受けていない
• フォローアップケアの指示を怠る
• 投薬や治療を行う際に、患者の病歴を考慮しない

たとえば、患者が足首を骨折して病院に行き、医師が足首をセットしてギプスをはめたとします。医師は、自宅での足首のケア方法を指示せずに患者を帰宅させ、患者は誤って怪我を悪化させました。これは、適切に治療する医師の怠慢です。

出産時の怪我

出産時の怪我は、出産の過程で赤ちゃんが適切に扱われなかった場合に発生します。これらの種類の怪我には次のものがあります。

• 鉗子の不適切な使用、または産道から新生児を取り除く過度の力の適用
• 乳児の口、鼻、または首に巻かれたへその緒
• 胎児の苦痛を検出できない
• 必要なときに帝王切開で赤ちゃんを出産しない
• 産中産後、赤ちゃんを落としたり、揺さぶったり、誤った扱いをしたとき

たとえば、医師が緊急帝王切開を行うべきときに緊急帝王切開を命じなかったために、重度の出産傷害を負って生まれた赤ちゃんを想像してみてください。これは出生傷害としてカウントされ、医療過誤訴訟に値する可能性があります。

処方薬のエラー

Prescription drug errors are when a doctor prescribes the wrong drug or dosages to their patient. Medication errors can happen when healthcare professionals prescribe the wrong drug, don’t check for interactions with other drugs a patient is taking, or give a patient the wrong dosage.

たとえば、患者が副鼻腔炎に対して抗生物質を処方されているが、その抗生物質に対してアレルギーがあると想像してください。医師はアレルギーの有無を確認せず、患者に間違った薬を与えた。これは処方薬の間違いでしょう。

診断の遅れ

Delayed diagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider fails to promptly and accurately diagnose a patient’s condition, leading to delayed or improper treatment. This type of medical malpractice case can have severe consequences, as it may allow a medical condition to worsen unnecessarily. Common examples include:

Missed Cancer Diagnosis

Failing to detect signs of cancer during routine screenings or misinterpreting test results, leading to a delayed cancer diagnosis and reduced treatment options.

Delayed Treatment of Infections

Not identifying or treating infections promptly, which can result in the spread of the infection, organ damage, or systemic illness.

Undiagnosed Chronic Conditions

Neglecting to diagnose chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, or autoimmune disorders, resulting in delayed medical treatment and increased health risks.

These medical errors can significantly impact a patient’s prognosis and quality of life. Patients who experience delayed diagnosis may be eligible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek compensation for damages incurred due to the delayed diagnosis and subsequent harm.

If you or a loved one has experienced a delayed diagnosis leading to medical complications, it’s crucial to consult with experienced medical malpractice lawyers to understand your legal options and pursue justice.

Anesthesia

Anesthesia-related errors are another significant category of 医療過失. Anesthesia is a crucial part of many medical procedures, and errors in administering anesthesia can have serious consequences for patients. Common anesthesia-related malpractice issues include:

Dosage Errors

Administering too much or too little anesthesia can lead to complications such as anesthesia awareness (being awake during surgery), inadequate pain control, or overdosing.

Failure to Monitor

Inadequate monitoring of vital signs during anesthesia can result in undetected complications such as respiratory distress, hypoxia, or cardiac issues.

Delayed Emergence

When medical professionals fail to manage the emergence from anesthesia properly a patient can be under prolonged sedation, suffer from confusion, or other post-operative complications.

Anesthesia errors can have devastating effects on patients, including brain damage, organ failure, or even death. Patients who experience anesthesia-related malpractice may pursue medical malpractice cases to seek compensation for damages and hold the medical professional accountable.

File A Medical Malpractice Claim

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, it is important to seek legal help right away. ナポリ・シュコルニク medical malpractice lawyers are experienced in representing medical malpractice victims in these common kinds of medical malpractice lawsuits and more. お問い合わせ today to learn more or to schedule your 無料事例相談!