The Importance of Medical Due Diligence

In recent years, the popularity of cosmetic procedures has skyrocketed. There is no doubt that society has displayed an ever-growing fixation with appearance and aesthetics. The proliferation of camera phones and digital cameras capable of memorializing even the most fleeting moments of an unkempt appearance has made some people self-conscious, and some doctors have targeted their practice at seizing on those insecurities. There is nothing wrong with a licensed operator administering proper care and treatment to a patient for a cosmetic concern.

However, when each person is treated as a client and the aim is not the improvement of health or happiness but the pocketing of profits, dangerous mistakes can arise. If you have been a victim of such mistakes, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 to learn more about claiming damages for your injuries.

Warning Signs Missed

The failure to properly examine a patient’s present health and medical history is one of the most hazardous oversights likely to arise in an environment where swift patient turnover is the focus. Many surgical procedures – though patients may view them as minor – pose the risk of inflicting serious and lasting harm if improperly performed or if contraindications to surgery are missed. Failure to take full account of a patient’s physical and psychological well-being can result in:

• Adverse Drug Interactions
• Compromised Healing
• Organ and Tissue Damage
• Depression
• Amputation
• Death

Contact Us

We can help you obtain damages for medical expenses and other costs associated with an improper medical evaluation in advance of your elective or cosmetic procedure. Contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.