| | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), one in five medical errors are fatal
Medical malpractice has become the third leading cause of death in the United States. The Journal of the American Medical Association published that over 225,000 people die each year due to medical malpractice – half of which arise from emergency room errors.
Medical malpractice is the failure of a doctor, physician or health care worker to utilize the level of care, skill and treatment, which is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent healthcare providers under similar circumstances.
Medical malpractice errors encompass all areas of the health care field, stretching from the basic lab reports all the way up to the most experienced surgeon. Most errors result from problems created by today's complex health care system. But errors also happen when doctors and their patients have problems communicating.
For example, a recent study supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that doctors often do not do enough to help their patients make informed decisions. Uninvolved and uninformed patients are less likely to accept the doctor's choice of treatment and less likely to do what they need to do to make the treatment work.
If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of medical malpractice, you need an attorney with the experience, credentials, and resources to stand up to the people who hurt you. Contact an attorney FOR FREE. An attorney will personally review the information you provide and may contact you to discuss your legal options. |
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