Today, medical malpractice is a very real aspect of life. Many individuals easily go in for a harmless corrective procedure, and walk out with lifelong debilitating health problem, which can easily result in that individual’s death. Malpractice impacts the lives of many each and every year and unfortunately it is ending up with more and more injured, or dead. However, you can easily protect yourself from medical malpractice every time you walk into a hospital in order to make sure that you are getting the treatment and procedures you expect.

When you go into a hospital for a procedure you need to make sure of a few things prior to even getting to the hospital. Make sure that you know everything there is to know about your procedure such as what the procedure actually is, what they will be doing, will anesthesia be used, what side effects are commonly associated with the procedure, and how long recovery usually takes after the procedure.

Next, make sure that you have successfully understood the chain of the command within the hospital. You need to know the appropriate source, or individual to inform in case an event occurs that results in you potentially being put at risk of medical malpractice. However, make sure to the appropriate sources takes care of the problem and has it solved, and not simply shoved under the mat and ignored.

A medical diary should also be kept in order to document your medical treatments before, during, and after your medical procedure. Make sure to write down what type of medications you were prescribed, the amount that was prescribed to you, any sort of health related suggestions that were made by the doctor concerning you before or after your surgery, and any side effects that you feel after the medication is taken.

Also, make sure that you check your health insurance, or any bills after the surgery in order to make sure that you were charged for the proper procedure appropriately.

Inevitably, medical malpractice is out there and unfortunately impacts the lives of many each and every day. However, if you practice just a few of these techniques the likelihood of medical malpractice occurring the next time you go in for a procedure can lessen greatly. However, if you or a loved one has experienced medical malpractice contact an experienced attorney today in order to get the damages you need and deserve.

We listen to our clients and follow through on our commitments. We will give you the quality service and personal attention that you deserve. From our offices in Kansas City, we help clients from throughout the region, including St. Joseph, Independence, Lees Summit, Columbia, Warrensburg, Overland Park, Olathe, Atchison, Lawrence, Topeka, and many more Kansas and Missouri communities. For primary startup and general information our offices are located at 1718 WALNUT, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108, or we can be reached locally through phone at (816) 472-HOPE (4673), fax at (816) 472-5464, or our TOLL FREE number at (877) 535-1163.

Technology today has completely shaped the way we do many things within our lives. From cellphones being able to call from one part of the world to the next, to the fact we can video call individuals from one area to another; technology has helped us accomplish many things that we have wanted to do for centuries. While technology has many great purposes and advantages it is not always helping all individuals who use these products. However, technology within the medical field has made much great advancement that has saved many individuals within the past few years. Yet, is technology now impacting your doctors in a negative way?

Doctors today are becoming better known for malpractice versus helping individuals. Technology, however, is ultimately aiding to this each and every day. Doctors are using smart phones and tablets now more and more in order to help get their schedules organized, or answer questions concerning their patients. Yet, they are choosing to do so at a completely wrong time.  Many of these doctors do not respond to the task at hand and are turning their attention to smart devices, which completely makes these medical professionals change their whole focus from the patient to their own personal problems in an instant.

When doctors, or other health professionals use these devices they are not only diagnosing their patients, but communicating to themes as well. However, most of the time doctors are seen taking care of personal matters, or maybe on social media websites trying to “kill time”. A study was done that showed the amount of technology that was used while a health professional, or doctor monitored and operated a heart-and-lung machine while surgery was taking place. Would you be surprised if I told you 55% of the time this machine was used the health professional operating it was using a cellular device texting and checking their emails? Unfortunately, it is completely true, and the number is growing each and every day.

When you have sustained a health complication after you have been in the hospital your culprit may be technology. Make sure to contact and experienced attorney today in order to get you the damages you deserve from your medical malpractice law suit.

We listen to our clients and follow through on our commitments. We will give you the quality service and personal attention that you deserve. From our offices in Kansas City, we help clients from throughout the region, including St. Joseph, Independence, Lees Summit, Columbia, Warrensburg, Overland Park, Olathe, Atchison, Lawrence, Topeka, and many more Kansas and Missouri communities. For primary startup and general information our offices are located at 1718 WALNUT, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108, or we can be reached locally through phone at (816) 472-HOPE (4673), fax at (816) 472-5464, or our TOLL FREE number at (877) 535-1163.