When most people think of the term 'surgical mistake' they oftentimes think of an error committed by a doctor or hospital personnel that led to injuries or the death of a patient. Though this is true, the scope is not just limited to doctors, nurses and other hospital workers. Anyone associated with the medical field, including chiropractors, plastic surgeons and even dentists can make medical mistakes that could end up harming a patient.
Dentists can make fatal surgical mistakes too
Maryland couple dies in crash on Valentine's Day
A young couple from Maryland was killed in a car accident on Valentine's Day. One other person was injured in the wreck, which involved three different vehicles.
The new device that could help those paralyzed in car crashes
As you can imagine, suffering a catastrophic injury in a car accident can be life changing. This is especially true for people who suffer severe spinal cord injuries and are paralyzed as a result. For these people, daily activities become immense challenges as they are forced to relearn how to do even the most basic things.
Miscommunication: The deadly disease in US hospitals and clinics
Imagine for a moment that one of your loved ones has just come out of surgery. They are complaining of pain localized in the area where the surgery was performed. Unfortunately, that information is never relayed to the attending physician who would have been able to diagnose a serious surgical error in time to correct the mistake. As a result of the medical staffs failure to communicate, your loved one dies, leaving you questioning whether or not to file a civil complaint in the wake of your grief.
