At times when seeking medical treatment patients experience medical health errors which healthcare providers simply cannot control; on the other hand there are times when the patient suffers as a result of the mistakes attributed to medical malpractice. But the question is how can you tell if it is medical malpractice or simply an outcome that is uncontrollable? The key is figuring out what medical malpractice is.

The Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute defines any malpractice as; “the tort committed when a professional fails to properly execute their duty to a client. The duty of a professional to a client is generally defined as the duty to follow generally accepted professional standards.” Medical malpractice is negligence by healthcare professions that involves some aspects such as errors in prescribing, filling or administering medication, problems which arise during a surgical procedure and then are not handled properly, misdiagnosis, negligence or inadequate follow-up care. One article states, “It all boils down to this: a doctor or some other medical professional may have committed malpractice by acting in a way which violated an accepted “standard of care”, which is the same as what another healthcare provider would have done given the same circumstances.” 

Now the next question is: whether or not you have been victim of malpractice. It often begins whereby you or a family member are not feeling right after being treated. The feeling that something is not right maybe when doctors or the medical professionals tell you that everything is fine and the feeling you are feeling will pass. It must be noted that negative outcomes happen that have nothing to do with the mistake that is made by the medical professional such as complications or side effects even after receiving the best medical care. That being said it is rare for the medical professional to admit to making a mistake and that they are responsible for your condition. Therefore, it becomes necessary for you to seek out a second opinion in order to determine whether something is really wrong or you are suffering some side effects of the initial medical treatment you received.

If you are considering filing a medical malpractice claim the first thing you need to do is have a calm, frank conversation with your healthcare provider. It is important that you understand what happened and why you are not recovering like you hoped. One aspect to note is to neither accuse nor play dumb. If you are unsatisfied with the answers that your healthcare provider has given or the medical professional does not seem to be forthright, you may proceed to find a second opinion or getting answers to your questions.

Another key step in filing your medical malpractice lawsuit is contacting the medical or surgical board that licenses your healthcare professional. By notifying the board you put it on record that you have a complaint with regards to the healthcare professional and the board is likely to advise you on how to proceed.
If at this point you feel a bit lost and not too sure how to proceed, contact a reputable medical malpractice attorney in Anchorage Ak a for legal advice and representation.
 
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