Surgical Errors Archives
Taking action when a surgical procedure goes wrong
When Arizona residents go to the doctor, they expect to receive the best treatment possible. After all, America is on the leading edge of medical technology, so that expectation is realistic. However, there is also the reality that, unfortunately, medical malpractice does occur with alarming frequency in America. When something goes wrong with medical treatment, particularly a surgical procedure, patients in Arizona usually start looking for options.
Many spinal surgeons have operated on the wrong level of a spine
Doctors in Arizona must go through extensive education and training before they can become a doctor. This is because they provide an extremely valuable service for people. They can help heal people from their injuries and illnesses. However, in order to effectively do this, doctors need to have a very good knowledge of the human body and how it works not only to appropriately diagnose a problem, but then to prescribe the correct medication or conduct the appropriate procedure.
Major errors are made during surgery each year
Not all illnesses and injuries will require medical treatment to heal, but many do. Medical treatment can include medications, various medical equipment and, in some situations, surgery. When people have surgery they put a lot of trust in the doctors that the surgery will be performed correctly, and most of the time that is true.
Young Arizona boy dies after dental procedure
More than a year after a young boy died following a dental clinic visit, the family is trying to hold the clinic and medical professionals responsible. According to ABC 15, two-year-old Zion Gastelum diedon Dec. 20, 2017, after a dental treatment at Kool Smiles clinic.