Even though doctors go through extensive training, they still sometimes make mistakes. Unfortunately, in some cases, these mistakes can have disturbing and devastating consequences. Here are ten of the most famous medical malpractice cases in history: Rhode Island Hospital Three terrible cases of medical malpractice in one year at Rhode Island Hospital, all involving brain […]
Monthly Archives: January 2016
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Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional acts in a manner that is not consistent with normal medical care and causes harm to the patient. Medical professionals include doctors, nurses, orderlies, assistants, and even hospital administrators if their actions lead to a patient being harmed from their medical care. Why is it so important to […]
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When a patient suffers an injury due to a doctor or other medical professional committing a negligent act or omission, this is considered medical malpractice. Errors in diagnosis, treatment or after care are among the potential causes of medical malpractice but not in every case. While there are many different ways that medical malpractice can […]