Q: Who is to blame for my surgical error?
A:
Surgical errors can happen in any procedure, no matter how simple or complex. Whether the surgical mistake involves anesthesia, medication, incisions, leaving an instrument behind in the patient, or operating on an incorrect body part, the patient is put in a great amount of danger. When surgical errors occur, it may be the result of medical malpractice. In these situations, there are a number of different parties that may be liable for the surgical mistake, including:- Your surgeon
- The anesthesiologist
- A nurse
- The hospital
- The pharmacist