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Surgical Site Infections (SSIs): Signs, Symptoms, and When to Take Legal Action
Significant complications may arise if you develop a surgical site infection after a medical procedure requiring one or more incisions. More severe infections can occur because of the type of surgery and exposure to risk factors that increase the chances of developing an infection. Discuss a surgical site infection with an experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice…
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Anesthesia Overdose and Underdose: When Mistakes Become Life-Threatening
Anesthesia is commonly used for patient comfort and to ensure cooperation during surgical procedures. It is administered by a medical doctor with specialized training in anesthetic use and patient care. Doctors typically work with patients to formulate specific anesthesia plans to fit particular patient needs. The anesthesia malpractice lawyers at Lopez McHugh, LLP know that…
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Delayed Diagnosis: When Medical Mistakes Lead to Serious Harm
Weeks or months spent in a physician’s care searching for answers can end with devastating effects due to delayed diagnosis. Medicine is not an exact science. However, medical mistakes that delay a diagnosis may injure or sicken you or someone you care for, even leading to preventable death. Medical malpractice cases arising from delayed diagnosis…
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10 Medical Errors That Lead to Death
Patients expect their health to improve after receiving healthcare services at any level, from a local clinic to in-patient hospital treatment. However, medical errors are a threat to patients’ health and sometimes lead to wrongful death, robbing you and your family of a loved one. Contact the medical malpractice attorneys at Lopez McHugh LLP, who…
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What Patients Should Know About Their Rights to Informed Consent
When you seek medical treatment, you trust your healthcare providers to make the best possible decisions for your well-being. However, as a patient, you have fundamental rights protecting you in medical decision-making. The principle of informed consent ensures you have the necessary information to make educated choices about your healthcare. A medical provider’s failure to…
