Did your surgeon operate on the wrong patient?

Wrong patient surgery occurs when a doctor negligently performs a procedure on a patient that was intended for someone else.  This form of medical malpractice is generally the result of a rushed surgical environment where surgeons face time constraints and emergencies that open the door for medical errors.  These errors leading to wrong patient surgery can be as simple as mixing up a hospital chart or x-ray.

 

The only explanation for this type of medical error is negligence.  Consequences of wrong patient surgery include the negligent removal of an organ or limb, infection, delayed surgical intervention for the real problem affecting the patient, long term disability or death.

 

Wrong patient surgery has devastating effects for all those involved.  If you or a loved one have been the victim of wrong patient 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 Wrong Patient Surgery Information:

  • "Not that leg!  New Rules to Fight Surgery Errors"- Associated Press- This article analyzes the recommendations made by the Joint Commission and gives practical information on how to avoid wrong patient and wrong site surgery.
  • "Oops, Wrong Patient: Journal Takes on Medical Mistakes"- New York Times- This is a must read for patient advocacy groups or anyone about to have a surgical procedure.  Doctors who have actually made wrong patient mistakes have agreed to discuss these cases in detail in an effort to prevent future mishaps.

    • Disclaimer: While the use of this website does not form or imply an attorney/client relationship, we will treat all personal information with the strictest confidentiality and will never disclose it to anyone.

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