Medical Malpractice: Identifying Errors and Seeking Justice in Washington Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare professionals fail to provide the standard of care expected in their field, leading to patient harm. In Washington State, with its advanced medical...
What are the most common surgical never events? A surgical operation is one of the most invasive medical procedures a person can undergo. In theory, the surgeon conducting the operation and the anesthesiologist administering drugs should have years of training and...
3 common causes of malpractice-related birth injuries Some birth injuries are truly unpredictable and are, therefore, very difficult to prevent. Others may have a direct association with the choices made by medical professionals. Birth injuries can be life-altering to...
Failing to meet appropriate standards of care can lead to patient harm Patients count on their doctors to provide them with appropriate medical care. Most people receive this professional consideration on a consistent basis, but there are times when doctors, nurses...
Why a doctor’s apology may not be admissible in a malpractice suit When a malpractice suit is possible, Americans are increasingly hearing expressions of sympathy—and even outright apologies—from their doctors when something goes wrong. That’s no doubt in part because...
Medical malpractice: care below the standard Healthcare providers have a responsibility to provide medical treatment that meets the standard of care established by reasonably competent practitioners in their field and geographical region. In other words, their skill,...