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Medical Malpractice

Medical errors constitute malpractice when a doctor or healthcare facility fails to meet the accepted standard of care, which causes an injury that results in significant damage. For example, the delayed or misdiagnosis of a stroke can result in serious complications and even death. Amputation due to medical negligence can cause a life long of suffering.

About 1 in 10 strokes are initially misdiagnosed in the emergency room, according to the journal Neurology Today

Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. Failure to recognize and prevent an impending stroke or treat a stroke in a timely manner can result in permanent brain injury or death.

Strokes occur when a blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain interrupts blood flow. Strokes caused by arterial blockage are classified as ischemic strokes. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a ruptured artery causes bleeding in or around the brain. Both types of strokes can result in death of brain tissue due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients.

Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to restore blood flow to the brain and to control damage. With ischemic strokes, the clot must be dissolved or removed within hours, either through medication or surgery. For hemorrhagic strokes, bleeding must be controlled and pressure relieved.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/study_suggests_medical_errors_now_third_leading_cause_of_death_in_the_us
David Rosenbaum

Failure to diagnose and treat a stroke can result in devastating consequences and often permanent injury

Doctors may fail to detect an imminent stroke or misdiagnose a stroke, causing a delay in treatment. Medical errors may include:

Malpractice that may lead to amputation includes:

  • Laboratory error
  • Delay in performing tests for diagnosis or treatment or misreading test results
  • Failure to take a complete medical history or perform a through physical examination
  • Delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, or failure to diagnose
  • Failure to consult neurological specialists as warranted
“Patient safety experts at Johns Hopkins Medicine calculated that over 250,000 deaths in the U.S. are due to medical error and the actual number may be even higher.1 Injuries resulting from medical malpractice are even more frequent. As a result of medical malpractice, patients and their families must cope with suffering and financial difficulties.”
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