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A Nightmare Unleashed: The Shocking Reality of Medical Identity Mix-ups

Unveiling the terrifying consequences of patient misidentification and what you can do about it.

From a medical malpractice perspective, how can patients ensure they are receiving safe and effective anesthesia care outside of a hospital setting?

Medical malpractice lawsuit claims patient developed concussion, traumatic brain injury

Woman faced 50+ day hospitalization because of unrecognized complication

Liability for unneeded surgeries can be broad

Young adult patient had surgery for broken leg, was discharged despite signs of compartment syndrome

Jury sided with plaintiff who alleged trauma surgeons didn't order antibiotics despite contaminated deep laceration from hand to shoulder

Experts advise surgeons to convert from laparoscopic to open surgery when encountering severe adhesions

Surgical patient was left with a permanent brain injury requiring round-the-clock care

Unrecognized bowel perforations during abdominal surgery can lead to deadly complications when not timely diagnosed and surgically repaired