Types Of Medical Malpractice You Should Know
Posted on: 16 January 2019
Medical malpractice can happen in a variety of ways, many of which lead to a malpractice lawsuit. if you are injured, whether through negligence or accident, the medical staff can be held responsible for your injuries. The following are some types of medical malpractice you should know if you are thinking about filing a lawsuit to recover your medical damages:
Bad Treatment
When you are in the hands of medical professionals, you are entitled to proper treatment. This does not mean you can sue a medical professional for poor customer service or a bad bedside manner. Instead, poor treatment regarding your care refers to not receiving ideal or proper care for your ailment. This includes giving you the wrong type of medication, performing a procedure that was not necessary for your issue, or giving you wrong or unnecessary tests. Poor treatment also refers to not receiving proper care at all. The physician may not think you need a certain procedure or medication when you actually can benefit. Under treatment can result in pain and suffering, allowing you to file a lawsuit.
Wrong Diagnosis
Another type of medical malpractice is a wrong diagnosis. If you are not properly diagnosed, you could receive treatment for something you never had. Some treatments are invasive and uncomfortable. If you do not require them, you will have gone through the pain of the treatment for no reason. A wrong diagnosis can also lead to not receiving care for your true ailment. If you have a certain type of cancer and are wrongly diagnosed with a virus, you are losing precious time that you could be using to fight your cancer diagnosis.
Unexplained Risks
When you elect to have a test or procedure performed, you are entitled to have all the risks of the procedure explained to you. If the medical staff does not explain the risks of the procedure before you go through it and you end up suffering from the side effects, you were not give informed consent. This refers to the requirement of the medical staff to complexly explain the risks that are involved with the procedure. This allows you to decide if you want to move forward despite the possible risks. Not providing informed consent can result in a lawsuit for injuries you received from the risks stemming from the procedure.
If you think you have suffered from a type of medical malpractice, contact a personal injury attorney right away to pursue a lawsuit.
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