Surgical Errors

SURGICAL ERRORS COMMON SURGICAL ERRORS RECOVER FOR YOUR INJURIES Failure to get Informed Consent Medical Bills Lost Wages and Future Income Unnecessary Surgeries Pain and Suffering Scarring and Disfigurement Performing the Wrong Surgery Loss of Consortium (if married) Wrongful Death (if applicable) Operating on the Wrong Area of the Body HOW +O AVOID MISTAKES Lack of Training or Experience Infection Checkout your hospital and surgeon. Read hospital ranking by Hea or The Leapfrog Group and ask how many times your surgeon has performed the procedure. hGrades Improper Incisions Puncture of Nerves or Organs Malfunction of Medical Computers/Equipment HELLO Tell the hospital who you are and why you are having surgery. Leaving Surgical Instruments in Patient (gauze, sponge, etc.) Jane Doe Confirm the surgery site with the surgeon. Bring a family member or friend along to hold hospital staff accountable. At least 4,000 serious surgical errors occur every year. Call d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 for a free Consultation