What is Medical Malpractice

What are the different form of medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice can take many forms. Here are some examples of medical negligence that might lead to a lawsuit:

·         Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis

·         Misreading or ignoring laboratory results

·         Unnecessary surgery

·         Surgical errors or wrong site surgery

·         Improper medication or dosage

·         Poor follow-up or aftercare

·         Premature discharge

·         Disregarding or not taking appropriate patient history

·         Failure to order proper testing

·         Failure to recognize symptoms