Record Keeping Negligence in Hospitals

When you are in the hospital being treated for an illness or injury, maintaining and updating your medical history is an important part of your treatment. Doctors, nurses, and other staff should continually update your medical records so that your most current treatments are noted and any other medical professionals who look at your records will know what treatment you have been given and what you still need. Usually, patients do not know every detail of their medical history, which is why record keeping is so important.

If you feel that a medical professional was negligent in maintaining your medical records, it is best to speak with an attorney about the details of your case. You deserve to know your legal rights and options if medical malpractice played a part in your injuries.

Damage from Record Keeping Negligence

Many malpractice cases go to court and a percentage of these involve negligent record keeping. If a medical professional has been negligent in updating or managing your medical records, you could suffer from any of the following consequences:

Treatments that are given too late Being given the wrong medication or medication in the wrong dosages Being provided with food or medication that you are allergic to

You should not have to worry that hospital or clinic staff members have not updated your medical records like they should. Any mistakes or information they leave out could potentially cause you harm or injury. Speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney to discuss your situation and the potential merits of a medical malpractice case as soon as possible.

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