6 Types of Medical Malpractice That You Need to be Aware of
According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in 5 Americans will experience a medical error in their lifetime while only 10% of all medical errors are reported. Because health care has become increasingly complex, it leaves ample room for error, especially when systems are overworked and understaffed, leaving room for mistakes and miscommunication.
While most common malpractice cases deal with errors related to medication, surgeries, and a mistaken diagnosis, there are seven areas of medical malpractice that occur.