A hysterectomy is performed to remove a woman's uterus, and may involve the removal of other reproductive organs too. Hysterectomy is done for various reasons that include:

Read more: Hysterectomy Errors can Cause Lifelong Suffering and Financial Loss to a Patient

Patients often don't realize the magnitude of technology that is used in a hospital, starting from basic blood pressure monitors to life-support systems. The patient is exposed to various medical devices during his treatment in a hospital, such as IV pumps, blood sugar monitors, heart monitors, anesthesia machines, defibrillators, and several others.

Read more: Medical Equipment Failure is an Unsuspecting Hazard to a Patient's Life

Medical malpractice in hospitals and healthcare facilities happens more frequently than you might imagine. A malpractice may occur in the form of failure to diagnose a specific condition, delay in diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and failure to provide appropriate medical attention, improper administration of drugs, equipment failure, and several other ways.

Read more: Prescription Drug Malpractice Infers Failure of Healthcare Provider to Extend Competent Care

Surgical instruments get retained when a surgeon or a member of the surgical team forgets to remove a surgical device used inside the patient's body during surgery. These devices can include sponges, scalpels, clamps, needles, and several other items used during the procedure.

Read more: Retained Surgical Instruments (RSI) can Potentially Destroy a Patient's Health

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