Miscommunication between doctors or between nurses and doctors is a common area of medical care where mistakes occur. In today's hospitals and medical clinics, expert caregivers come in and out in rapid succession and often do not actually see each other. They typically rely on information in medical charts to understand a patient's overall history and condition.
In such a climate of medical care, it sometimes happens that one doctor orders a test but the test results are not available before the next expert caregiver arrives at bedside. Misdiagnosis can occur when key facts are not known during an examination.
Untreated blood clots, undetected painkilling errors and undiagnosed symptom patterns can be problematic and lead to serious harm to patients. Allergic reactions to medications should be duly noted before a patient is given the same medication again, for example. Symptoms pointing to the possibility of an infection after surgery should be thoroughly evaluated before dismissing a patient. When these things do not occur and a patient suffers serious harm, there may be reason to investigate the possibility of doctor or hospital malpractice.
Contact an Experienced Houston or Baytown Physician Error Attorney
Experienced Houston medical malpractice lawyer Brian Jensen understands the rigorous investigation that is usually necessary to determine when medical mistakes have taken place. To establish fault and negligence on the part of a doctor, nurse or hospital, a skilled medical negligence attorney will conduct a thorough investigation to collect and preserve the evidence necessary to prove the case.
Have you suffered because of an anesthesia error or did your child develop cerebral palsy because of a preventable birth injury? If you believe or suspect that you are a victim of medical malpractice in Texas, call The Law Office of Brian Jensen today. With more than two decades of experience aggressively representing personal injury and medical malpractice victims, he is ready to work hard to get you the full and just compensation you deserve.
