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Wrong-site surgical procedures are negligent medical errors and shouldn’t happen. Unfortunately, human error leads to chart mix-ups and other grave mistakes that cause surgeons to operate on the wrong body parts. These claims often fall under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, which means “the thing speaks for itself.” In practice, this doctrine holds that…

Physicians may ask you to sign an informed consent document while under their care. An informed consent document, when signed, indicates the patient understands the potential risks and benefits of a proposed course of treatment and gives the health care provider permission to perform that service. Being asked to sign a consent form is typical…