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Medical Malpractice And Women’s Health

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As a patient you have a special patient-doctor relationship and you are entitled to expect a certain standard of care from your doctor or health care practitioner. This standard of care is what a reasonably prudent practitioner would do under similar circumstances. Failure to act with such standard of care may amount to negligence and medical malpractice.
As a patient you have a special patient-doctor relationship and you are entitled to expect a certain standard of care from your doctor or health care practitioner. This standard of care is what a reasonably prudent practitioner would do under similar circumstances. Failure to act with such standard of care may amount to negligence and medical malpractice.

What is women’s health care?

Women’s health care generally refers to medical treatments that relate specifically to the female body and it would include gynecology, obstetrics and breast care. Examples of possible malpractice include:
  • Misdiagnosis of certain cancers specific to female patients.
  • Injuries sustained by the mother or newborn during childbirth.
  • Errors in medication, ranging from prescribing the wrong medicine to not considering possible side effects.
  • Negligence during surgery.
  • Breach of the standard of care expected in mental health care.
The consequences of medical negligence can be devastating to the patient; besides the pain and emotional distress caused by such negligence, it can lead to substantial future medical and other expenses. Studies have shown that most medical malpractice cases involve women.

What is medical malpractice?

If you feel that your health care professional might be guilty of medical malpractice, it is important to understand the law and know your rights as a patient. To succeed with a medical malpractice claim you need to establish medical negligence. This is not an easy task; you will need legal advice. 

Firstly you need to prove that your doctor breached his/her duty of care by failing to act within the reasonable standard of care that you can expect from a health care practitioner.

Proving negligence on its own, however, is not enough to succeed with a medical malpractice claim. In addition, you have to prove that the injuries you suffered was actually caused by this negligent conduct. And you need to establish that you suffered damages as a result of your injury. The damages can be financial or emotional.

Legal assistance

A medical malpractice case can be complex, time consuming and emotionally draining. It can also cost a substantial amount in legal fees. It is important to obtain legal advice early on in the process. A good medical malpractice lawyer will look at the merits of your case, explain the law to you and give you an honest opinion on your chances of success. That way you will not waste your money and time getting involved in a lengthy malpractice case with little chance of success.

If your case has merit, it is equally important that you find the right lawyer to assist you in this process. It is your case; you need to be comfortable with your legal team. A lawyer with previous medical experience and knowledge, and a good track record in this field will be able to give you good advice and support you in your quest to protect your, and future patients’ rights. Your rights are important to us. Feel free to contact us to discuss your case. 

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