Category: Emergency Room Errors

How Often Does Medical Malpractice Happen in Canada?

by John McKiggan

How often does medical malpractice happen in Canada?

The short answer is that the law suits that are filed in court are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to medical malpractice claims in Canada.

Medical malpractice claims in Canada tend to get a lot of attention in the media. Everyone is concerned about the quality of health care that they receive, and claims that raise concerns about problems with medical care naturally get reported in the newspapers or on television.

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Posted in: Anaesthesia Errors, Disclosure of Errors, Emergency Room Errors, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Errors, Prescription Errors, Surgical Errors, Uncategorized

Altered Medical Files: “I think my records have been tampered with!”

by John McKiggan

Altering medical records does not happen as often as it appears to happen on television or in the movies. However, it happens enough that experienced medical malpractice lawyers develop a sense of when further investigation into the legitimacy of a medical record or chart is warranted.

One of my favourite movies of all times is The Verdict with Paul Newman. I love the scene where he finally realizes that he can prove that the defendant doctor altered the medical files of the woman who was left in a coma because of the doctor’s negligence.

Lessons Learned From Past Cases:

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Posted in: Anaesthesia Errors, Birth Injuries, Disclosure of Errors, Drug Injuries, Emergency Room Errors, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Errors, Prescription Errors, Surgical Errors, Uncategorized