OB/GYN Negligence
A relationship with a doctor is one that needs to be founded on trust. Your health is of the utmost importance, and your physician holds it in his or her hands. This need for trust is especially true when the doctor in question is an obstetrician. An error in treatment could lead to a number of long-term health problems, including infertility.
If you or someone you love has received insufficient or incorrect medical care, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 today
Health Consequences of OB/GYN Negligence
There are a number of health problems that can result as a result of improper or negligent gynecological care, and some estimates conclude that about half of all medical malpractice settlements involve OB/GYN mistakes. Some of the most common types of mistakes include:
- Contraception errors, including uterus perforation by IUD, thrombosis as a result of oral contraceptives, failure to prevent pregnancy, unwanted side-effects of contraceptive pills or devices.
- OB/GYN-related surgery errors. Like all surgeries, there is a possibility for complications resulting from an invasive procedure. Common issues include injury to internal organs, infections, hemorrhaging, and unnecessary procedures. Sterilization is also possible, due to infection following the surgery, or injury caused during it.
- Failure to prevent pregnancy.
- Diagnosis errors, which can result in unwanted pregnancy, unwanted sterilization, or other problems.
The effects of OB/GYN negligence can be psychological and emotional as well as physical, and can affect your family as well.
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If you or someone you love has been the victim of negligent or improper medical care, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130.