Three Things You Can Do To Minimize The Risk Of Connecticut Medical Malpractice

When you are in need of medical attention there is always a risk of Connecticut medical malpractice.  These risks are not always known and are often out of your control, but that is not always the case.  When you are expecting a medical procedure you can take some actions that will help keep you safe from additional injury sustained by a deviation from the standard of care.

At the time when you are made aware that you will need to seek medical attention there are some things you can do before you even head to the hospital to ensure that you are putting yourself in the best possible scenario.  Here are three things you can do to make sure that your trip to the hospital is as safe as possible.

1. Do your due diligence.  You can review the medical professionals that are going to be performing your procedure.  Click here to look up your medical professional’s records and make sure that they have a record that meets your standards.  If they do not, you may want to seek a second opinion.
2. Research the hospital where you will be having your procedure.  Some hospitals specialize in certain procedures and you will want to make sure that you select the one that will give you the best results.
3. Ask lots of questions.  The more questions you can ask the better chance you will have to fully understand the risks of the procedure and you will be more informed going into the procedure.

Your obligation to yourself when you’re going to be undergoing a medical procedure is to make sure you have all of the information you can gather in order to make the best possible decision for your medical health.  While no amount of due diligence can entirely insulate you from a Connecticut medical malpractice injury, it will give you peace of mind that you did everything you could do to protect yourself.

If you or a loved one believe you have experienced an injury as a result of the deviation from the standard of care during a medical procedure, contact our office and our doctor/attorney and nurse/attorney will begin reviewing your legal and medical case.