The Dangers of Improper Treatment

By James Witherspoon

Medical treatment is very sensitive, as the smallest error may result in a botched treatment. Sometimes, though, errors are not so small. Many individuals receive improper treatment, which includes receiving the wrong treatment all together.

The wrong treatment may jeopardize a patient's well-being for a number of reasons. More importantly, it means that a patient's ailments are left untreated, allowing them to increase in severity. This may leave patients with long term injuries that ultimately may claim their lives.

Improper treatment may occur in a number of ways. Most commonly, it occurs when:
* A patient receives too much or too little medication
* A patient is treated for the wrong ailment because of misdiagnosis
* A medical professional makes a clerical error and the wrong person receives treatment

Any of these cases may seriously injure or even kill a patient. In many cases, receiving the wrong treatment can be more severe than not being treated at all. This is because individuals may be forced to undergo invasive procedures that are harmful if the patient does not have a certain ailment.

Additionally, when ailments are allowed to advance without treatment, they may eventually grow untreatable. This means that a highly treatable ailment may become untreatable when a patient receives the incorrect procedure.

Victims of improper treatment may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries, as this is a form of medical malpractice. Before pursuing legal action against the medical facility that employs the responsible healthcare professional, it is important to seek experienced legal counsel.

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Secrets You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice

By Jon Arnold

When we think of a medical malpractice lawsuit we usually think of it from the doctor's point of view. There is, however, the point of view of the patient and family members. Today it's not only important that doctors keep accurate files but the patients should do so as well.


When filing a medical malpractice suit one of the first things an attorney will look for is all information to help their client. The doctor should have full documentation, so it makes sense that the patient should have it as well. Keep in mind that a fully documented file by the doctor will in all likelihood negate anything the patient or their attorney may present if every "t" isn't crossed and every "i" dotted. A doctor may have full documentation where as the patient thinks the results of the procedure alone is enough to prove their case. A patient's say-so versus a physician's full documentation will in all likelihood bode in the favor of the doctor or surgeon.

This does not mean the doctor is always right. If you keep detailed and accurate notes, including date, time, and details of what happened, there have been many cases where a patient's notes were BETTER than the doctor's documentation, and a botched procedure was awarded in a medical malpractice lawsuit based on the detailed notes kept by the patient and his family.

This not only includes the procedure itself but full documentation of any and all consultations and check-ups leading up to your operation. Here are a few things that the doctor will have and that you should keep track of as well to help avoid major medical malpractice:

1. Full documentation of medical history.

2. Consultations, tests, and physical findings leading up to main procedure. This will include any phone calls and the final diagnosis of what course the physician will follow..

3. Treatment agreed upon during and after the procedure. This needs to be clear and concise with no misunderstanding as to what has been told to you. If you can have a witness present this would be good as the doctor in all likelihood will have a nurse or assistant in the room.

The truth is that there can never be enough documentation. Once the doctor's malpractice attorney feels that you have not kept good enough records they will aggressively pursue a judgement in favor of their client. Although this information is specifically for the client, it can benefit the physician as well during a medical malpractice lawsuit. While a patient may have total documentation it can be perceived differently upon inspection by representation of both parties. Hopefully both parties will be able to have correct information, so that all testimony and evidence can be corroborated to come to a satisfying conclusion.

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Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim

By James Witherspoon

One of the most trying experiences in a person's life is to lose a loved one. It is utterly human to experience such pain. The loss can be a test of your courage. As a person who has experienced this traumatic event, acceptance can be a long and difficult. Overcoming the grief when we lose loved ones is especially difficult in the event that the death occurred by the fault of another party.


People struggle with the death of a loved one everyday. Disease, cancer, car accidents: the list goes on and on. In some of these cases, it is sad to learn that it could be preventable. This can make the death difficult to understand.

Types of Wrongful Death Malpractice
Wrongful death can happen in many ways, in many places. Some of the common types of accidents that can lead to wrongful death include:

* Car accidents
* Construction accidents
* Medical Malpractice
* Premises liability (such as slip and fall accidents)
* Product liability (such as product defects)
* Workplace accidents

Medical malpractice, for example, can put a patient in serious danger. A doctor's negligence and irresponsibility can lead to a patient's death. If you have lost someone you love due to medical malpractice, filing for a malpractice suit is an important step to take. If for no other reason, such grave mistakes should be punished. Medical negligence can also include pharmaceutical errors. Perhaps the prescription is plainly incorrect, or the mixtures of medications are overlooked. Incorrect procedures and misuse of medical equipment can also lead to an unfair death of a loved one.

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Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice

By James Witherspoon

A common cause of medical malpractice today is the misdiagnosis of a person's illness. The consequences of a professional making this mistake can take high tolls on the victim's life. If health care costs or other pain and suffering occurs to an individual of misdiagnosis, it is possible for them to receive compensation. In these cases it is important to expose the mistakes made in

misdiagnosis. Taking this step can also get the compensation that is rightfully owed to the victims and their families.

Types of Misdiagnosis
There are many versions of misdiagnosis that result in this possibly severe pain and suffering. They include a professional not diagnosing a disease or incorrectly diagnosing a disease that should have been recognized based on the health information they were given.

Delaying the diagnosis of disease and thus delaying treatment is a form of malpractice in which an individual's suffering increases due to the sometimes quick progression of certain diseases. If there is an underlying cause of a disease that is misread or overlooked, it can result in serious health problems due to the disease being left untreated.

The well-trained professionals in this country bear no excuse for improper diagnosis of their patients. The health care we pay for is governed by rules and has high standards. When a medical professional fails to meet these standards, they are held accountable for their actions. Malpractice suits can be filed against these offenders in order for the victims and their loved ones receive compensation for their hardship.

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