Surgical Negligence and error

When the required treatment is surgery it always carries some risk. However, because surgery is a major intervention there are a number of ways in which it can go wrong. Some common ways are listed below, but there are many others so contact us if you have any questions:

• Failure to obtain informed consent
• Performing unnecessary surgery or surgery on the wrong site
• Damaging structures around the site of surgery such as nerves and other organs
• Making mistakes which result in injury or damage to the brain
• Not removing surgical instruments and swabs
• Inadequate care during anaesthesia, allowing such things as awareness during surgery or allergic reactions
• Not providing adequate care after surgery

If you this you have suffered a surgical negligence then call us today to arrange an appointment

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