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Failing to diagnose or improper diagnosis make up many malpractice cases. When a doctor fails to do what other doctors would do in a similar treatment situation. For example usually resulting in harm. The patient’s misdiagnosis prevents the patient from receiving needed treatment. Conversely, in healthy patients, the patient receives treatment they don’t need.

Medication errors can occur in many ways. Subsequently throughout the chain of its distribution. For example errors include incorrect dosages, and incorrect labels printed. Patients may be prescribed a medication they’re allergic to. A medication prescribed may interact dangerously with other medications. The patient is already taking, and failing to warn the patient of the medication’s common side effects.

Surgical mistakes are incorrect and unnecessary procedures being performed. In addition this includes damaging organs, nerves, or tissues during surgery. An incorrect amount of anesthesia administered, use of non-sterile surgical instruments, medical equipment left inside the patient, or inadequate care after surgery are other examples.