MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEYS

The different types of injuries that a patient can suffer as a result of medical negligence are almost too numerous to name. Similarly, there are numerous ways that a healthcare provider can botch a medical procedure, resulting in the patient experiencing an illness or injury. Some of the most common types of medical negligence that can lead to problems down the road, such as the failure to diagnose a condition properly. Other types of medical malpractice include the following:

• Botched medical procedures –A botched medical procedure occurs when a healthcare provider does not perform surgery or other procedure in the proper manner and in accordance with the proper standard of care (usually a national standard of care for specialists) – or performs the surgical procedure on the incorrect body part.
• Leaving something inside the patient’s body – One type of botched medical procedure includes leaving something, such as a sponge or surgical tool, inside the patient’s body prior to closing up the wound after the procedure.
• Lack of consent – In order to validly perform a medical procedure, the health care provider must obtain the patient’s consent (or the consent of the patient’s representative, if the patient cannot make decisions for himself or herself). If the health care provider performs a medical procedure without obtaining the patient’s consent – or exceeds the scope of the patient’s consent while performing the procedure – then the patient may be able to file a medical malpractice claim for any resulting complications.
• Failing to properly sterilize surgical equipment –Failing to properly sterilize surgical equipment prior to use on a patient can increase the patient’s chances of contracting a disease or illness.

If you or your loved one has been the victim of a poorly performed surgery or other medical procedure that resulted in complications, then you should contact an experienced Kansas City medical malpractice attorney today.