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Medical mistakes could result from doctors being burned out

On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jul 20, 2018 | Medical Malpractice

When a Staten Island resident is victimized by medical mistakes, it can cause an untold amount of damage personally and financially. When this happens, after trying to make certain the person receives the necessary care after the errors occurred, it is important to understand what sparked the mistake in the first place. Studies are frequently conducted to determine how doctors come to make these mistakes. One recent study says that burnout is a major factor. This can be crucial when considering a legal filing for compensation.

Burned out medical professionals experience cynical feelings, do not believe they are effective at doing their jobs, and are emotionally exhausted. The stressful nature of dealing with other people in an intense atmosphere contributed to the feeling of being burned out. An estimation says that at least 50 percent of doctors have burnout. Forty-five percent are excessively fatigued. Experiencing burnout can negatively affect treatment of patients and result in medical mistakes. Medical errors are believed to lead to as many as 200,000 deaths in the U.S. on an annual basis.

In the survey, just shy of 6,700 doctors took part. They were asked if they considered suicide, felt fatigue or burnout and if they had made medical mistakes in the prior three months. Over 10 percent said they made a medical mistake recently. That encompassed misdiagnosis, technical mistake, and judgment errors. Fifty-five percent of these mistakes did not impact what happened to the patient. Just over five percent of the patients had permanent health issues and 4.5 percent died. Seventy-eight percent of the study participants showed symptoms of burnout.

After a person has been harmed by doctor errors, there can be an excess of medical costs, lost wages, the need for care even after leaving the hospital and other problems. When there is a fatality, the family will need to come to grips with the unexpected and unnecessary loss. A law firm that is experienced in litigation for medical mistakes can be of assistance in filing a case and being compensated.

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