Different types of medical negligence
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This document discusses different types of medical negligence, including misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, wrong site surgery, unnecessary surgery, negligent anesthesia preparation or procedure, mistreatment of difficult births, complications from induced labor, negligence in patient treatment follow up, and medical negligence in general. It provides examples of negligence related to anesthesia administration and monitoring as well as inducing labor and responding to fetal distress.
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Different types of medical negligence
- 1. different types of medical negligence
- 2. Misdiagnosis
- 6. Unintentional Laceration or Perforation
- 8. Anesthesia is an inherently risky part of any major medical operation, and requires a specialist, an anesthesiologist, to administer and monitor the effect on the patient. Prior to any medical procedure requiring anesthesia, the anesthesiologist will review the patient’s medical record, history, prior medications, allergies and time requirements of the operation to determine the best combination of drugs to use. Anesthesia malpractice can happen either during the pre- operation medical review, or during the procedure itself.
- 12. Mistreatment of Difficult Birth
- 13. Complications with Induced Labor Many times, doctors and medical staff will attempt to speed up a delivery, or avoid a c-section by inducing labor. Oxytocin (common brand used is called Pitocin) is administered to expedite the delivery of the child, but this drug may have side-effects if not monitored carefully. In cases where fetal distress is detected, such as a prolapsed umbilical cord, it is critical that the administration of pitocin be ceased immediately, and a c-section be considered. In these cases, the doctor has precious few minutes to judge the situation and decide on the best course of action to prevent serious permanent injury to the new born baby.
- 14. Negligence in Patient Treatment Follow Up
- 15. Medical Negligence in General
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