Some of the ways doctors can commit negligence are:

• by failing to timely or correctly diagnose a medical problem;
• by failing to properly treat the medical problem;
• by prescribing the wrong type or amount of medicine;
• by improperly performing a surgical procedure;
• by properly performing an uncalled for surgical procedure;
• by abandoning a patient;
• by failing to perform a needed surgical or medical procedure; and/or
• by failing to obtain the patient’s informed consent before conducting a medical or surgical procedure.

Some of the ways hospitals can commit negligence are:

• by a doctor for whom they are responsible committing negligence;
• by one of their nurses committing negligence;
• by inadequate sanitation;
• by failing to prevent infections;
• by failing to maintain equipment;
• by failing to police the doctors to whom it grants privileges and for whom it appears to be responsible;
• by failing to properly train their nurses and staff; and/or
• by failing to institute and/or assure compliance with procedures designed to enhance patient safety and care.

If you need our help with a potential medical malpractice matter, call us at 1.800.556.8404.

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