Right Surgery-- Wrong Incision.
Incorrect
incisions are a form of wrong site surgery where doctors or
medical staff make unnecessary cuts in the patient's body.
Although an incorrect incision is a rare surgical
error, victims
of this mistake may experience infections, permanent scarring,
permanent disabilities or death. This form of
medical malpractice is generally the result of a surgeon failing
to mark the site of the surgery as required by the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Wrong
incisions and wrong
site surgery are devastating to all those affected. If you or
a loved one have has suffered complications as a result of an
incorrect incision during surgery, you may
have a case for medical
malpractice. To immediately speak to
our team of medical professionals and lawyers for a free
case evaluation, call (856) 833-0600 in New Jersey or (215)
567-2380 in Pennsylvania, or fill out the
case evaluation form on the left side of the page. You will
be contacted within 12 hours.
Resources
and Related Incorrect Incision and Wrong Site Surgery Information:
- Joint
Commission tips on preventing wrong site surgery- This
is a great resource to print out and take with you before any
surgical procedure. These brief recommendations will
help you actively prevent medical malpractice.
- "Wrong
Site Surgeries on the Rise"- USA Today- read this
article with real life examples of wrong site surgery and an
explanation of the study published in the Archives of
Surgery.
- "Medical Errors? Patients May be the Last to Know"- New York Times- Do you believe your doctor would tell you if a medical error happened during surgery? Read the shocking statistics.
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