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Woman’s Ovaries Accidentally Removed During Surgery
A woman’s life was changed forever due to a surgical error. The patient was scheduled to have a hysterectomy to remove her uterus and a bladder repair after suffering from severe stomach cramps. It was not until the weeks following the procedure that she learned her fallopian tubes and ovaries were removed in addition to…
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Man Wins Lawsuit After 57-Inch Wire Left In Body After Surgery
Most patients would be shocked to find out surgeons leave foreign objects behind in their bodies after a procedure. As patients, we are conditioned to believe we will receive the best medical care from our doctors; however, having an object left inside a patient after a medical procedure happens far more often than people realize….
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Jury Trial For Patient Who Had Sponge Left In Her Body After Surgery
Having surgery is scary on its own. A patient is told of the potential risks, however slight they may be. Patients feel safer when they put themselves in the hands of educated, experienced professionals trusted to minimize these risks. They expect to be in better health after the procedure than they were before the surgery….
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Viral Trend Could Prevent Medical Errors
An Australian anesthetist started a viral trend to help improve patient safety and reduce medical errors. Penning his name and job title on his surgery cap at first provoked laughter from his fellow medical professionals, but then people began to realize how helpful this type of simple identification could be. There is now a viral…
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Children’s Hospital Pays For Fugitive Doctor
While you hear about medical malpractice cases involving adults or even elderly patients, cases involving children can be less visible in the media. When the medical malpractice injury of a child occurs, however, the events are no less shocking or life changing for those involved.