Monday, December 3, 2012

How Does Wrong Site Surgery Happen?


Surgery is a huge event in most people's lives. The great risk and cost that are often involved in a surgery grab most people's attention. But doctors, surgeon's, and their teams handle hundreds of surgeries in their careers and do not always share the same focus and concern at all times. In these instances, accidents can occur.

But accidents or negligence that is associated with surgery can have dangerous consequences. Wrong site surgeries can occur in a number of different ways and for a number of different reasons. This type of surgical error can occur when a patient is incorrectly operated on. If a surgery is performed on the wrong body part, or on the wrong side of the body, this can be considered wrong site surgery. Also, this type of medical mistake can be committed if a surgical procedure is performed on the wrong patient. Surgery on the wrong site, side, or person is a dangerous and frightening thought.

This type of negligence can occur for a number of different reasons. One situation in which wrong site surgeries occur is during emergency situations. Any surgery that has time restraints puts additional stress on medical professionals and errors can occur. Also, if multiple surgeons are involved, there is room for communication errors that can result in improper surgical procedures. These actions are inexcusable because the results can be devastating. Not only is the initial problem not addressed, but more unnecessary damage is often done. This is a detrimental and expensive process for every person involved.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of a wrong site surgery, please visit the Detroit surgical errors lawyers at Ravid & Associates, P.C.

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