When patients prepare for a surgical operation, there are a number of potential risks that may lie ahead, some of which are impossible to prevent. Tragically, there are also many mistakes that can occur as a direct result of a medical professional's carelessness. In...
Month: September 2017
Steps to avoid prescription medical errors
As concern grows regarding the safety of patients in light of common medical errors, it is imperative that individuals seeking health care be proactive about their protection. For people seeking treatment in New Mexico, proper education and careful attention can...
Which kinds of wrong-site surgery are most common?
We have examined some of the different kinds of wrong-site surgical errors on this blog, from wrong-patient operations to surgery involving the wrong part of a patient's body. However, you may be wondering how prevalent these errors actually are and which types of...
What is wrong-patient surgery?
We have provided information related to various types of surgical errors on this blog, such as wrong-site surgery. Sadly, in Albuquerque, and other cities in New Mexico, patients may also suffer as a result of other types of surgical errors, such as wrong-patient...