Sometimes the medical world doesn’t always function as it should. As with many things there are chances for human error here, but you shouldn’t have to suffer because of this. Take a look at the most common types of medical malpractice and what can be done if you find yourself in one of these situations.

Misdiagnosis

 
Medical professionals must be careful and thorough when making a diagnosis for their patients. There are many conditions that share similar symptoms and signs and it is up to the doctor to determine what is really happening with the patient. Some of the most common misdiagnosis cases come when a disease is misdiagnosed for one that is less serious or when cancer is missed. Both these can present potentially tragic problems that could have been solved if diagnosed earlier. While it can sometimes be difficult to prove a misdiagnosis, there are cases where it can be proved.

Prescription Drug Mistakes

 
The improper prescription or the wrong dosage of a prescription that causes advanced side effects or even death can result in a medical malpractice claim. Those in the medical field should be conscious of the drugs given to their patient. Problems such as prescribing a medication to someone who is pregnant that has been proven to cause birth defects or prescribing two different medications that do not mix. This type of medical malpractice will only hold up if actual harm results from this mistake.

Failure to Treat

 
This occurs when a doctor has correctly diagnosed the problem at hand, but has not followed through with the right treatment. This is determined by the standard of care, which outlines what must be done in these situations. Most often failure to treat situations occurs when a hospital tries to push people out the door too quickly without first being properly treated.

Surgical Error

 
Out of all the medical malpractice claims filed, surgical error is the most common. Surgeons receive a high amount of trust from their patients, and when things don’t go as planned, medical malpractice claims may become a potential. A surgical error occurs when a process that should have allowed a full recovery leads to medical difficulty in your life. Surgical error can also occur when a surgeon leaves some tools from the surgery inside the patient including clamps, surgical sponges, and other objects.

Know your rights when it comes to medical malpractice. If you have been hurt or severely inconvenienced because of a medical mistake, you may be able to get more from the situation.