Medical Malpractice attorneys often get this call: “I’m not happy with the results of my medical treatment, so I think my doctor screwed up.”  A poor result from medical treatment is a possible outcome all patients have to be prepared to deal with.

The surgery didn’t work, the medication didn’t make me feel better, the physical therapy didn’t eliminate my pain, are all scenarios we, as patients, occasionally have to deal with.  Poor results from medical treatment may or may not be evidence of medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when the medical provider failed to meet the “applicable standard of care.”  The medical malpractice attorney is to review the facts of your individual case (symptoms, diagnoses, assessments/treatment plans, and ultimate outcome) to determine if the medical provider met the applicable standard of care in providing the treatment.

A poor result from medical treatment is a possible outcome all patients have to be prepared to deal with, according to an article by Guajardo Marks.  Taking a proactive approach in asking questions to the medical provider about the treatment and expected outcome can go a long way in helping patients deal with the stress and anxiety related to receiving medical treatment.

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