No one goes into a procedure, a medical office or hospital with the thought that their doctor, nurse. or health care professional is going to make a mistake that may result in death or permanent life-threatening injuries. But the truth is many thousands of Americans die each year because of medical errors according to a comprehensive, highly regarded hospital survey conducted by Harvard University, more than 1,000,000 people suffer injuries each year as a result of medical mistakes.
Medical errors can be caused by treating doctors, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals. Medical errors can result from neglect, abuse, incompetence or simply mistake. Individual practitioners, hospitals, and even nursing homes or loan term health care facilities can be held liable for medical malpractice. Common types of medical malpractice include:
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