5 most common forms of medical negligence

This form of medical negligence results from a delay in diagnosis or making a wrong diagnosis. Either form of negligence can have drastic effects on the patient as it will hinder them from obtaining the appropriate treatment or worse, they might be provided the wrong treatment which may further negatively impact their health. 

If you believe you have cause for a medical negligence claim due to misdiagnosis, the medical negligence lawyers at Masselos & Co are here to assist you. The key in proving misdiagnosis is to show that a reasonable medical professional of that same specialty, under the same circumstances, would not have made that diagnosis.

Incorrect medication claims are common and this occurs when a patient is prescribed the wrong medication or an incorrect dosage of the correct medication.

Incorrect medication may be a result of nurse negligence or due to poor communication within the wider hospital staff. Whatever the case may be, you may be entitled to a claim for such medical negligence and should seek legal advice.

Another form of medical negligence can arise from mistakes in operating theatres, that is, surgical errors. Examples of this type of medical negligence include:

• Leaving surgical tools in the body
• Inadvertently puncturing an organ 
• Failing to provide correct post-op care 

Surgical errors can be dangerous and you should take action immediately if you think this type of error has been made. Find another doctor to assist you with the medical issue and seek legal advice from a medical negligence lawyer to protect your rights and your future wellbeing.

Medical negligence with prenatal care and childbirth are even more concerning as they not only endanger the mother, they also put the life of a newborn baby in jeopardy. For instance, if a doctor fails to diagnose a birth defect, they can adversely affect the pregnancy and even result in the death or injury to the baby. 

If you are experiencing issues with your doctor or have cause to believe there was negligence in the hospital treatment you received, come and speak to our medical negligence experts.

Incorrectly administering anaesthesia is serious as it can cause permanent brain damage or even death. This form of medical negligence can occur as a result of a failure to take into account the patient’s medical history or failing to give the patient information on the risks before the procedure. 

There are compensation options available for incorrect anaesthesia administration. Consult our medical negligence lawyers and ensure you are compensated for your mistreatment.