12/21/2010· Medical Malpractice
By: Paul B. Hofmann, DrPH, FACHE
Progress has been made on improving patient safety and reducing clinical mistakes, but errors happen and, in spite of everything, patients are still harmed.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
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When it comes to medicine, patients trust their physician to improve their health and enhance their appearance. Unfortunately, things can go wrong in some unfortunate cases, thus leading to possible medical malpractice. It is important to recognize that a complication in-and-of-itself is not medical malpractice.
Even under the best of practices and circumstances, complications can become apparent. Often times, a plastic surgery expert can provide input as to assessing the Standard of Care and identifying possible negligence or errors.
Medical malpractice can be defined as professional negligence by healthcare providers that results in an adverse outcome. In the field of plastic surgery, despite the best care, an adverse outcome can become apparent. However, a qualified plastic surgery expert can identify whether the adverse outcome deviates from the accepted Standard of Care.
Listed below are outcomes which may require an expert to determine the Standard of Care:
Appropriately qualified individuals have the expertise and knowledge to assess the Standard of Care. An ethical expert can help determine whether a complication is the result of negligence or the sequela of an involved intervention. It is difficult for a lawyer to determine this without the input of a qualified colleague.
In Summary, based upon ethical analysis and evaluation, appropriately qualified plastic surgery experts can formulate professional opinions regarding the actions and decisions of colleagues. These opinions, whether it be for the plaintiff or the defendant, are crucial in determining whether negligence or errors occurred during the course of treatment.
It is important that a highly qualified professional provide objective evaluation analysis. Additional opinions may be necessary. This will provide guidance navigating legal proceedings and minimize frivolous lawsuits.
An expert witness can serve as a powerful advocate for justice in patient safety, as well as providing a vigorous defense for non-meritorious claims. With their invaluable expertise, plastic surgery professional play a vital role in assuring that patients receive the vital care they deserve and that frivolous non-meritorious claims be defended vigorously.
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Dr. Thomas J. Zaydon, M.D. F.A.C.S, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience.. Dr. Zaydon is the founder of The Cosmetic Surgery Institute of Miami and is a recognized authority on Plastic and Reconstructive and Burn Surgery. During his tenure, he has worked in the medical field in the emergency room, providing surgical procedures and performing surgery on patients who need long term or short-term care.
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12/21/2010· Medical Malpractice
By: Paul B. Hofmann, DrPH, FACHE
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