Medical malpractice occurs when a physician or healthcare provider either fails to do something that should have been done or does something that should not have been done with a resulting injury or death. Doctors and other healthcare providers must follow certain standards when caring for patients.
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Our team of experienced attorneys Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys takes the time and evaluates each case with the help of physicians who are experts in the particular field of medicine that is applicable , to determine whether the provider's action failed below the required standard of care. While a simple mistake is not enough to constitute negligence, a death or injury caused by the failure to meet minimum standards of care or the failure to diagnose an easily detectable illness may be malpractice.
Below are some examples of medical malpractice.
- Allergic reactions
- Anesthesia error
- Confidentiality breech
- Failure or denial of treatment
- Human error
- Improper testing
- Incorrect surgical procedure
- Lack of informed consent
- Medication type or dosage error
- Misdiagnosis or late diagnosis
- Negligence
- Treatment resulting in physical damage or impairment
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