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An act or
omission by a health care professional that
results in injury to a patient constitutes a
type of negligence called “medical
malpractice.” To be successful in a medical
malpractice lawsuit, there must be a duty
owed to someone, a breach of that duty, and
resulting harm that is caused by that
breach. A health care professional, such as
a doctor, physician, nurse, surgeon, plastic
surgeon, pharmacist, anesthesiologist,
dermatologist, oncologist, x-ray technician,
or dentist, assumes a duty of care upon
agreeing to diagnose or treat a patient.
This duty is judged by what a reasonable and
prudent medical professional would do in the
same or similar circumstances. If the duty
is breached and the patient suffers
accordingly, the patient can file a lawsuit
for medical malpractice. |
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Depending on the circumstances
surrounding the case, liability may extend
beyond a doctor or nurse. Many times
responsibility lies with the employer of a
health care professional (such as a
hospital), a member of a medical support
staff (such as a technician), or an
independent entity (such as an ambulance
company or a pharmacy).Patients who are
successful in a medical malpractice lawsuit
can recover monetary compensation for
certain damages that they suffered. These
damages include:
- Emotional distress
- Loss of employment
- Loss of past and future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Past and future medical expenses
It is important to note that medical
results cannot be guaranteed. Thus,
unexpected or unsuccessful results do not
necessarily mean that medical negligence
occurred. It can be difficult to know
whether an injury is a result of medical
malpractice or simply an unfortunate outcome
that could not have been avoided by proper
medical care. Therefore, it is wise to
consult a medical malpractice attorney who
is knowledgeable about the highly technical,
specialized field of medical malpractice
law. There are time limits governing how
long someone may wait to bring a medical
malpractice claim, so time is of the
essence.
Some examples of medical malpractice or
negligence are:
If you have been injured and believe
you may be the victim of medical malpractice
or medical negligence,
contact a medical
malpractice lawyer today for a review of
your case. In most cases, the initial call
is free. |
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