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Surgery on the Wrong Site?

Often the subject of jokes in poor taste or vague urban legends, checking into the hospital and learning that an error was made during surgery is no laughing matter. Regardless of where the surgery is to take place, Kansas City patients should know that careful steps should be taken by doctors and medical staff to be sure that the correct procedure is performed on the correct area of the body.

Hospital errors are serious business. An estimated 98,000 people die every year as a result of hospital mistakes. How is it ever possible for a doctor to operate on the wrong part of the body? Careless mistakes and negligent treatment can happen in a number of scenarios. Perhaps the pre-surgery paperwork failed to correctly identify the proper site of the impending surgery. Maybe communication broke down somewhere between the operating room staff and the doctors and nurses.

If the surgeon improperly handles the paperwork prior to surgery, errors are sure to follow. Additionally, failure on the part of the surgeon to review x-rays or other scans can lead to wrong site surgery mistakes. Overlooking something as simple as consulting the patient before surgery can result in needless mistakes.

Mistakes can involve more than just an unnecessary incision or two. Surgical errors can lead to needless pain and suffering, as well as wrongful death. Proactive behavior on the part of the patient can help. Something as simplistic as marking the skin with a permanent marker will tip the surgeon off when he is beginning the surgery. Discuss anesthesiology options with your physician; if it is possible to remain awake and aware during the surgery you will be able to answer questions during the surgery.

Have you or a loved one been affected by needless surgical mistakes? You may have questions about your rights. If a wrong site error has affected your family, the Kansas City medical malpractice attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys offer an initial consultation at no cost or obligation to you. Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 for more information.

You can also access a free copy of the resource guide The Truth About Medical Malpractice Claims for more information.

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