Retained foreign bodies/surgical items are among top serious 2020 medical errors
Sponges, needles, and gauze are the most common surgical items negligently left behind in patients' bodies
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Wrong site, wrong person surgeries among top serious 2020 medical errors
One hospital recently admitted to surgically removing the wrong man's prostate gland
When a known complication happens, it doesn't mean there wasn't also medical negligence
Surgeons, physicians, and nurses must take precautions to guard against known complications and risks
Sometimes financial motivations lead to scheduling surgeries in-office or at a surgery center
Not all arrangements are criminal
Lawsuit alleges surgeon fired after testifying about medical mistakes at hospital
Some medical malpractice victims perceive a conspiracy of silence among healthcare providers
Surgical checklists reduce errors, save lives
South Carolina study links checklists to a 22% decrease in post-operative deaths
Home health wound care medical malpractice
Some defendants try to shift blame to patients and family members
Texas ophthalmologist fails to correct posterior capsule damage, vitreous leak during cataract surgery
Failing to remove leaked vitreous can cause cystoid macular edema
Res ipsa loquitur in Texas medical malpractice cases
Some medical mistakes are so clear that juries can understand them without expert testimony
Accrediting agency encourages patients to 'Speak Up for Safe Surgery'
The Joint Commission seeks to involve patients in improving their own surgical safety