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A doctor with a medical malpractice claim in front of him with a stethoscope and gavel on the documents.
Kaiser Permanente’s model allows patient members to choose their care from any of the professionals or facilities affiliated with Kaiser. Notes and other details of their care are shared across the system — a feature that Kaiser says makes delivering healthcare easier and more streamlined. However, filing a medical malpractice claim against Kaiser is not...
A doctor explaining a patient's diagnosis after an appointment.
When you hire a California medical misdiagnosis attorney to represent you, you can expect this attorney to take over the preparation, filing, and presentation of your claim. While this allows you to focus on recovering, it can also feel concerning when you don’t know what’s happening behind the scenes. A key part of a medical...
A surgeon preparing their patient for plastic surgery.
Plastic surgery is a common and continually increasing type of medical procedure. People undergo plastic surgery for a variety of reasons, some reconstructive and some cosmetic. However, no surgery is without risks. When plastic surgery goes wrong, it’s possible to recover medical malpractice compensation — but only under certain conditions. If you’ve been the victim...
Two surgeons operating on a patient in the emergency room.
Surgical errors happen all the time. Unfortunately, patients don’t always realize that the health issues they’re dealing with result from a surgeon’s mistake. Awareness of common surgical errors and how to recognize them is essential for knowing when to call a surgical error lawyer to help file a claim. What Is a Surgical Error? A...
An informed consent patient form on a desk with a stethoscope next to it.
As a patient in the United States, you have rights. You have the right, for example, to receive competent care from your medical team and to be treated with dignity and respect at all times. You also have the right to make an informed decision regarding what care and treatment you want to receive. No...
A surgeon passing a tool to another surgeon in the operating room.
Recently, the National Institutes of Health reported that approximately 200 million surgical procedures occur every year around the world — and that in over 4,000 of those procedures, there are complications caused by surgical errors. While that may not be a lot on a percentage basis, that still leaves 4,000 individuals out there who have...
A sick woman taking her medication prescribed by her doctor.
When a doctor, nurse, or pharmacy makes a mistake with prescription medication, the results can be devastating. Medication errors can cause medical emergencies and serious health conditions. In some cases, they can even result in death. When your health is harmed by a healthcare professional’s medication mistake, a medication error attorney can help you recover...
A man consenting to a doctor before a major surgery.
When you visit a physician, surgeon, or medical care facility, you trust and expect that you will receive care that complies with a reasonable standard of care. You should not become more ill or injured as a result of your healthcare provider’s actions. Doctors, nurses, and healthcare organizations are held to a high standard of...
A gavel sitting next to an old clock to represent the need to file a claim within the statute of limitations.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to follow accepted standards of care. Patients who suffer an injury or illness due to a medical provider’s negligence may be entitled to financial compensation. A range of circumstances may constitute medical malpractice or negligence. But when doctors fail to engage in widely accepted best practices for...
A nursing administering medication to a patient.
Your doctor may be the one to prescribe you certain medications. But if you are in a hospital or skilled care facility, it is the job of your nurses to ensure you take the medication prescribed by your doctor as prescribed. Even nurse practitioners in California can only prescribe you medication while under the supervision...
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