{"id":8610,"date":"2022-02-03T13:19:55","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T18:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/5-notable-examples-of-medical-malpractice\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T21:16:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T01:16:04","slug":"5-notable-examples-of-medical-malpractice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/5-notable-examples-of-medical-malpractice\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Notable Examples of Medical Malpractice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to prevent medical malpractice, it is important for patients and their families to understand examples of medical malpractice. When you know how to spot malpractice, you&#8217;re more likely to advocate for yourself or your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Medical Malpractice?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice is a breach of an accepted standard of care that results in harm to the patient. The accepted standard of care varies from state to state and falls under three categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negligence: including surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, or missed diagnosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intentional Misconduct: including sexual abuse by a healthcare professional<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fraud: including billing for tests or procedures that were not performed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Examples of Medical Malpractice<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Dana Carvey&#8217;s Botched Operation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1998, comedian Dana Carvey underwent double bypass surgery. His doctor mistakenly operated on the wrong artery. This damaged Carvey&#8217;s body permanently. After the surgery, when he should have been healing, Carvey&#8217;s condition continued to worsen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He went to another doctor, and that&#8217;s when they discovered the problem\u2013his surgeon had operated on the wrong artery. After suing the surgeon, he settled for $7.5 million for damages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/usatoday30.usatoday.com\/news\/health\/spotlight\/2001-11-05-carvey-heart.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Wrong Side of the Head<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2007, Neurosurgeons in Rhode Island operated on the wrong side of the head of an 83-year-old patient. This resulted in the death of the patient. The surgeon performing this operation had their medical license suspended for two months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it was the third time that year this surgeon operated on the wrong side, they had to pay a fine of $50,000 to the state Department of Health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Health\/story?id=3925810&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Misled Amputation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willie King went into surgery to have his diseased leg removed. Through a series of mistakes, the doctor removed the wrong one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only had the staff sterilized the wrong leg, but it was also documented wrong on the doctor&#8217;s computer and the operating room blackboard. The case against the surgeon and the hospital was settled at $1.15 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1995\/09\/17\/us\/doctor-who-cut-off-wrong-leg-is-defended-by-colleagues.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Unnecessary Surgery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 22, Jonathan Stelly went to his doctor because of a fainting spell. His doctor told him he needed a pacemaker or he would die within a decade. Trusting his doctor, Jonathan got the pacemaker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Months after the procedure, Jonathan learned his cardiologist was under investigation. He decided to get a second opinion. All the doctors he subsequently saw told him a simple blood pressure medication prescription was all he needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stelly sued his doctor for damages. After civil and criminal suits, the doctor was fined <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-wdla\/pr\/united-states-attorney-announces-650000-settlement-acadiana-cardiology-acadiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$175,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ended up in prison for ten years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2013\/06\/18\/unnecessary-surgery-usa-today-investigation\/2435009\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Misdiagnosis<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A woman in New York went to the doctor for a lump in her breast. Her doctor thought it was a clogged milk duct and refused to order further testing. A year later, she went in for her yearly mammogram and found that the lump had grown to the size of a golf ball.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furious with the mishandling of her health that led to a double mastectomy and chemotherapy, she sued the doctor. A jury approved a $15 million award.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/news\/local\/breast-cancer-victim-wins-15m-in-malpractice-suit\/1971645\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>You Can Fight Against Malpractice<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malpractice happens more than we would like to think. If a doctor refuses to provide the proper standard of care, it&#8217;s crucial to hold them accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re considering filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, get in touch with <\/span><a href=\"\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napoli Shkolnik<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our dedicated team of attorneys will guide you through the entire process. We&#8217;ll review your claim for free.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to prevent medical malpractice, it is important for patients and their families to understand examples of medical malpractice. 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