Healthcare professionals have an obligation to take care of their patients and provide them with a certain standard of care. This is based upon the standard practice of their peers and the institution they work for. Patients trust their physicians to make sure they receive proper healthcare. If a medical professional does not live up to this standard and acts negligently in caring for a patient, they have the potential to put the health of a patient at great risk. This is known as medical malpractice. It is important to contact an experienced attorney if you have experienced medical malpractice.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a form of negligence by a medical professional or doctor. When professionals in the medical field do not provide proper care for their patients, these patients may suffer and their health can be endangered. There are various different forms of medical malpractice. This may include:
- Failure to diagnose
- Delayed diagnosis
- Surgical or emergency room mistakes
- Prescription or anesthesia errors
- Labor and birth injuries
- Inadequate consent
- Hospital-acquired or post-surgical infections
- Improper care
When medical malpractice happens, the professional in question may face consequences that hold them responsible for their actions.
Proving Malpractice
If a patient experiences medical malpractice, they may wish to report the case. In order to hold a healthcare professional accountable for malpractice, the injured individual may have to prove negligence. To do so, a patient must link their suffering to the actions of the physician. When this happens, an investigation can begin into the circumstances. The healthcare professional in question will be investigated for malpractice, calling their entire practice into question. Investigators will look into the way the individual conducts medicine and how they interact with patients.
Compensation
If a patient successfully proves the negligence of a medical professional, they may be entitled to compensation. This compensation can cover any economic damages as a result of the malpractice. This may include payments for lost wages, future wages, and medical bills. When a patient experiences malpractice, it does not only injure them physically. It can also affect a person’s mental and emotional health. Further compensation may be available to a patient in the event of emotional turmoil. This can include pain and suffering.
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If you wish to seek more information about medical malpractice, contact Trombly & Singer, PLLC.today.
The experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys at Trombly & Singer, PLLC are prepared to represent clients facing legal matters after being injured due to another person’s negligence. If you require strong legal representation in Washington D.C. or Maryland, contact our firm today to schedule a consultation.
