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Medical malpractice is a serious issue, and one that can result in significant harm to patients. Every year, medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
A estudio realizado en 2016 showed that there are over 250,000 deaths due to medical malpractice every year. If you or a loved one is the victim of negligencia médica, what legal options are available to you? This article will discuss seven common kinds of demandas por negligencia medica y qué acciones puede tomar si le sucede a usted.
Diagnóstico erróneo
Misdiagnosis is the number one type of negligencia médica lawsuit. This is when a doctor fails to correctly diagnose a patient’s condition or fails to recognize the signs and symptoms of a condition. This can lead to the wrong treatment or delayed treatment, which can have serious consequences for the patient. Misdiagnosis can lead to serious harm, or even death.
For example, imagine that a patient goes to the hospital because of chest pains and a doctor decides it’s indigestion after taking an EKG and running some tests. Then that person passes away two days later from a heart attack. In this case, the doctor misdiagnosed the patient’s condition and they died as a direct result.
Errores quirúrgicos
Los errores quirúrgicos son otro de los tipos más comunes de demandas por negligencia médica. Los errores quirúrgicos ocurren durante los procedimientos, como operar en la parte incorrecta del cuerpo o dejar elementos en el cuerpo de un paciente después de la cirugía.Por ejemplo, imagine que un paciente se somete a una cirugía para extirpar un tumor de su estómago, pero el cirujano extrae accidentalmente parte de su intestino. Esto sería un error quirúrgico y podría justificar una demanda.
Falta de tratamiento
Los pacientes pueden presentar una demanda por negligencia médica si creen que su médico no los trató adecuadamente. Esto puede verse como:
- Dar de alta a un paciente del hospital demasiado pronto
- No obtener las pruebas médicas necesarias
- No dar instrucciones de cuidado de seguimiento
- Al administrar medicamentos o terapia, no tener en cuenta el historial médico del paciente
Por ejemplo, imagina que un paciente va al hospital con un tobillo roto y el médico se lo arregla y le pone un yeso. El médico envía al paciente a su casa sin darle instrucciones sobre cómo cuidar su tobillo en casa y el paciente accidentalmente empeora su lesión. Esto es una falla por parte del médico para tratarlos adecuadamente.
Lesiones de nacimiento
Las lesiones de nacimiento ocurren cuando no se trata bien a un bebé durante el proceso de parto. Este tipo de lesiones pueden incluir:
- El uso inadecuado de fórceps o la aplicación excesiva de fuerza para sacar a un recién nacido del canal de parto
- El cordón umbilical envuelto alrededor de la boca, la nariz o el cuello del bebé.
- No detectar el sufrimiento fetal
- No dar a luz a un bebé por cesárea cuando se requiere
- Durante o después del parto, dejar caer, sacudir o maltratar a un bebé
Por ejemplo, imagine que un bebé nace con una lesión de nacimiento grave porque el médico no ordenó una cesárea de emergencia cuando debería hacerlo. Esto cuenta como una lesión de nacimiento y podría merecer una demanda por negligencia médica.
Errores de medicamentos recetados
Prescription drug errors are when a doctor prescribes the wrong drug or dosages to their patient. Medication errors can happen when healthcare professionals prescribe the wrong drug, don’t check for interactions with other drugs a patient is taking, or give a patient the wrong dosage.
For example, imagine that a patient is prescribed an antibiotic for a sinus infection, but they are allergic to the antibiotic. The doctor didn’t check for any allergies and gave the patient the wrong drug. This would be a prescription drug error.
Diagnóstico retrasado
Delayed diagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider fails to promptly and accurately diagnose a patient’s condition, leading to delayed or improper treatment. This type of medical malpractice case can have severe consequences, as it may allow a medical condition to worsen unnecessarily. Common examples include:
Missed Cancer Diagnosis
Failing to detect signs of cancer during routine screenings or misinterpreting test results, leading to a delayed cancer diagnosis and reduced treatment options.
Delayed Treatment of Infections
Not identifying or treating infections promptly, which can result in the spread of the infection, organ damage, or systemic illness.
Undiagnosed Chronic Conditions
Neglecting to diagnose chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, or autoimmune disorders, resulting in delayed medical treatment and increased health risks.
These medical errors can significantly impact a patient’s prognosis and quality of life. Patients who experience delayed diagnosis may be eligible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek compensation for damages incurred due to the delayed diagnosis and subsequent harm.
If you or a loved one has experienced a delayed diagnosis leading to medical complications, it’s crucial to consult with experienced medical malpractice lawyers to understand your legal options and pursue justice.
Anesthesia
Anesthesia-related errors are another significant category of Negligencia médica. Anesthesia is a crucial part of many medical procedures, and errors in administering anesthesia can have serious consequences for patients. Common anesthesia-related malpractice issues include:
Dosage Errors
Administering too much or too little anesthesia can lead to complications such as anesthesia awareness (being awake during surgery), inadequate pain control, or overdosing.
Failure to Monitor
Inadequate monitoring of vital signs during anesthesia can result in undetected complications such as respiratory distress, hypoxia, or cardiac issues.
Delayed Emergence
When medical professionals fail to manage the emergence from anesthesia properly a patient can be under prolonged sedation, suffer from confusion, or other post-operative complications.
Anesthesia errors can have devastating effects on patients, including brain damage, organ failure, or even death. Patients who experience anesthesia-related malpractice may pursue medical malpractice cases to seek compensation for damages and hold the medical professional accountable.
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If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, it is important to seek legal help right away. Napoli Shkolnik's medical malpractice lawyers are experienced in representing medical malpractice victims in these common kinds of medical malpractice lawsuits and more. Contáctenos today to learn more or to schedule your consulta de caso gratis!