Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 10 Technology Hazards For 2020

It is no secret hospitals and health care providers are looking to streamline their processes. That also crosses over to the diagnosing and managing of health care. The ECRI Group issued a list of the top ten health technologies where things can go wrong.

1. Missing implant data for MRI patients. 
2. Loose nuts and bolts in medical equipment.
3. Alarm and alert overload.
4. Hemodialysis risks with a central venous catheters in a home healthcare setting.
5. Point of care ultrasound.
6. Medication errors in dosage timing from electronic medical records.
7. Cybersecurity risks in the home healthcare setting.
8. Robotic surgical procedures.
9. Infection risks from sterilization processes.
10. Surgical staplers.

While advancements in medical technology can be very positive, there are times when technology has not caught up with practice. If you question the care you or a loved one have received that resulted in permanent injury (including death), find out if you have a medical malpractice case.