MYRTLE BEACH Medical Malpractice ATTORNEYS

Going under the knife is never a pleasant experience. When you’re under anesthesia, entirely unaware of what’s happening, you have no control over the outcome of the procedure.

Errors can occur during surgery that lead to injury and even death. The surgeon could leave a surgical instrument inside your body or puncture a major organ while making an incision. If their negligence contributed to your injury, the doctor should be liable for your resulting medical bills and other losses.

You might go to your doctor to determine the type of injury or illness you suffered. If they misdiagnose you or fail to provide an accurate diagnosis, you could undergo unnecessary treatment that doesn’t help you recover or causes additional harm.

Staffing shortages can cause management to hire inexperienced doctors, nurses, and other medical providers to fill in the gaps. If someone doesn’t have the necessary experience to treat a patient safely and correctly, they could recommend an unnecessary surgery, prescribe a medication that interacts with the patient’s current drugs, or cause injuries during a simple procedure, such as drawing blood.

When you seek treatment with your doctor, they should provide the pre or post-care you need to heal. For example, if you need surgery, the surgeon should advise what you should do to prepare for it and how to take care of yourself at home after. Errors often occur when medical providers don’t instruct their patients on side effects to watch for or review medications for possible interactions.

Whether a doctor prescribes medication for chronic pain, migraines, chemotherapy, or another medical issue, they should ensure they provide the appropriate drug and dose. Physicians should avoid prescribing anything that could negatively interact with a patient’s current medications and issue the correct dosage, so the patient doesn’t experience adverse effects.

The correct amount of anesthesia is necessary during any procedure requiring the patient to remain unconscious or avoid feeling pain. The anesthesiologist is the doctor who administers anesthesia and monitors the patient’s vitals to look for complications.

Administering too much can be dangerous and lead to a stroke or death. Giving a patient an inadequate amount of anesthesia can cause them to wake up during surgery and experience excruciating pain.

X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs take detailed images of different locations inside a person’s body. Imaging tests can locate tumors, reveal broken bones, and display various medical conditions. If a radiologist misreads the result, they could misdiagnose a disease or recommend the wrong treatment plan for an injury.

All medical tools and surgical instruments must be sterile. Handling these tools with unwashed hands or knowingly using unsterilized instruments can spread bacteria to the patient. Infections can develop and spread through the body, resulting in medical complications.