Signs that warrant review
- • An obvious mistake (wrong-site surgery, wrong drug or dose, retained surgical item)
- • A serious condition that worsened because it wasn't diagnosed or treated in time
- • Unexpected catastrophic injury after a routine procedure
- • Hospital admission or extended stay caused by another provider's error
- • Records that suggest a missed warning sign (abnormal lab, imaging finding)
- • A peer provider who later told you the prior care was wrong
What to do next
- 1. Write down what happened, including dates and providers, while details are fresh.
- 2. Request your complete medical records from each provider and facility involved.
- 3. Do not post about your care on social media.
- 4. Start a free, confidential case review.