Minnesota Hospital Malpractice Lawyer Discusses Hospital Error Lawsuits
Hospital malpractice involves the negligence of hospital staff which leads to inferior or improper medical care, which in turn results in the unwarranted pain and suffering (or even death) of a patient. This implies that the patient does not receive quality medical care and support, which is expected from medical professionals. The term ‘hospital staff’ is not just limited to doctors, but also includes nurses, pharmacists, technicians and other hospital staff members.
Here are some common forms of hospital malpractice:
- Mistaken Diagnosis;
- Failure to Treat a Patient;
- Failure to Monitor or Stabilize a Patient’s Condition;
- Failure to Refer to Specialists;
- Failure to Order the Necessary Tests;
- Equipment Failure;
- Extravasation Injury;
- IV Errors; and
- Emergency Room Errors.
A growing number of hospitals are coming forward to implement plans and ideas to ensure medical safety and care to their patients. This endeavor includes formation of safety teams which develop policies to reduce hospital malpractice. It is the responsibility of your hospital and doctor to provide you with the best of medical services and attention, and anything less than that is not acceptable.
Have you or a family member suffered a serious injury because of hospital malpractice? Contact a MN hospital malpractice lawyer with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. We offer free consultations at your home, work, hospital or one of our six Twin Cities metro offices. Please call (612) 789-2100 or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form.
