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Emergency Department Lapses

Emergency departments are where life-saving treatment is administered. Unfortunately, the busy and chaotic nature of an ED can often lead to serious errors that can mean the difference between life and death.

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What Causes Emergency Department Malpractice?

There are a lot of things that can directly contribute to malpractice in an emergency department. Most often, it is the busy nature of the facility combined with under-staffing. This leads to overworked and fatigued staff and a disordered atmosphere, facilitating mistakes. Some emergency departments also suffer from policies that do not put the safety of the patient first—or instances where staff deviates from written policy.

Medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses, are expected to uphold a certain standard of care. This is defined as the level and type of care that should be expected from a reasonably competent and skilled healthcare professional.

Common forms of emergency departments errors include:

  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
  • Neglect from emergency personnel
  • Incorrect medication
  • Discharge without proper examination
  • Failure to call in a specialist
  • Failure to recommend admission to the hospital
  • Failure to request follow up
  • Contaminated blood transfusion
  • Incorrect tracking of patients

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Do you think you have grounds for a malpractice claim? If so, our personal injury lawyers in St. Louis have successfully represented emergency department lapse victims across the U.S. We can help you fight for the full and fair compensation that you deserve. To learn more about how we can help you with your claim, do not hesitate to contact our national medical malpractice law firm today at .

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