Los Angeles Nursing Error Attorneys
The nursing staff in hospitals and other medical care facilities play an important role by assisting doctors and performing key functions in patient care. Unfortunately, nurses may also make mistakes. Nursing errors may affect patients in a number of ways, directly or indirectly by influencing a doctor's actions. For example, a nurse who does not fully and clearly communicate his or her actions to the attending physician may cause the physician to recommend a procedure or medication that is not right for the situation. A nurse who fails to change the dressing on a wound may allow postoperative infection to develop. A nurse who is distracted and does not notice an emergency situation in a patient's room may inadvertently allow a patient to die.
Depending on the case, the hospital where the nurse is on staff may be held accountable for nursing errors or nursing negligence. If you or someone you know has been injured due to any form of medical malpractice, including malpractice on the part of a nurse, please don't delay in contacting a Los Angeles malpractice lawyer at our offices. At Pacific Attorney Group, we represent patients and families throughout Los Angeles who have suffered due to nursing errors. We will be happy to talk to you about your particular case and what can be done to assist you.
Types of Nursing Errors
Following are some common examples of potential nursing errors:
- Failure to diagnose a condition in a timely manner
- Misdiagnosis of a condition based on symptoms or medical history
- Improperly updating a physician on a patient's condition
- Failing to update the attending doctor on a patient's condition or changes in the patient's condition
- Refusal of pain medication or other options for pain management
- Negligent postoperative care
- Administering the wrong medication or improper dosage
Do the above examples relate to what occurred in your case? Are you interested in learning whether you may have grounds for a lawsuit? Contact a Los Angeles nursing error attorney today!