Medical professionals operate in
a delicate and sensitive environment. While it is their sworn oath to save
lives and assist those in need, there are unavoidable instances that can lead
to the filing of a medical malpractice lawsuit.
If you or someone you know has
gone for treatment, but have sustained further injury after being seen by a
doctor or nurse, then you may have a basis to file for medical malpractice. The
National Practitioner Data Bank reports that in the state of Oklahoma,
thousands of medical malpractice cases are filed and resolved.
Commission or Omission
There are various scenarios that
constitute medical malpractice, and these can either be a commission or
omission of the medical professional responsible for giving the treatment.
Mistakes in treatment may occur
when a patient has undergone an operation for pain, but then experiences more
severe pain months after the surgery.
Misdiagnosis
At times, wrongful diagnoses are
grounds for filing for medical malpractice. This could lead to further injury
or complications for the already distraught patient. It may also be possible
that the doctor has failed to inform his patient about his condition, or what
types of treatment options are needed.
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