When Discharge Is A Disaster: 10 Potential Malpractice Errors

Hospital and medical center patient discharge errors can take many forms and often involve medical malpractice negligence. They may be caused by doctors, medical staff, specialists, hospitals, medical office staff, and medical care facility workers, among others. All forms of medical malpractice negligence in the state of Florida are based on actions that represent a breach of the prevailing medical standard of care as defined by Florida law.1 The following are ten potential scenarios involving patient discharge negligence: 1. Premature Discharge This occurs when a patient is released from a hospital or other medical facility too soon, before an individual’s medical condition has...

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