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Have you been the victim of wrong site surgery?

Wrong site surgery is surgery preformed on the wrong organ, limb or wrong section of the spine.  According to a 20 year study conducted by the Archives of Surgery, wrong site surgery occurs in 1 out of 112,994 surgical procedures.  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).

 

Unfortunately, because surgeons are not required to report wrong site surgical errors to the Joint Commission, rules such as marking the site of the surgery are often ignored by doctors.  They either view such suggestions as "insulting," or they can not justify wasting time to take the extra precaution.

 

Wrong site surgery is devastating to all those affected.  If you or a loved one have been the victim of wrong site 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 toll-free (877) 642-7376, 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 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.
• "Wrong Site Surgery"- Washingtonpost.com- learn helpful suggestions for patient advocates seeking to stop wrong site 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.

 

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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