There are many types of medical malpractice, from failure to diagnose and medication errors to improper treatments and unlicensed doctors. Another type of medical malpractice case is surgical error.
A surgical error can happen for many reasons, but it is always dangerous. Wrong site surgery and objects left behind during surgery are common. You can help prevent surgical errors by being alert and making sure to take steps to advocate for your health, including:
- Thoroughly investigate your hospital and doctor
- Make sure you let everyone know why and where you are having surgery, including nursing staff, friends, family, and more
- Have your doctor initial your surgery site or circle it with a permanent marker
- Speak with your surgeon beforehand and confirm your surgery site
- Train someone, such as a close friend, sibling, or spouse, to be your health advocate
Following these steps can help make sure you do not end up as another statistic. Surgical errors are scary, and can lead to many complications down the road.
If you have been the victim of a surgical error, you will need an experienced medical malpractice attorney to help advocate for your rights. Make sure to choose an attorney you can trust.
In South Carolina, the medical malpractice lawyers at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, PA offer representation to victims of surgical errors. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation.
