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Medical negligence happens when a hospital, physician or other health care professional, through a negligent act or oversight, causes an injury to a patient.

Here are some cases of medical negligence that may result in a litigation:

· Failure to identification or diagnose

· Misreading or discounting lab results

· Unnecessary surgery

· Improper medication or dosage

· Poor follow-up or aftercare

· Early discharge

· Disregarding or not taking proper patient history

· Failure to order appropriate testing

· Failure to comprehend symptoms

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