Medical Malpractice Risks: How to Protect Yourself from Lawsuits

* Failing to obtain informed consent from a patient before providing treatment. This could include not informing the patient of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the treatment, or not ensuring that the patient understands the information provided.

* Misdiagnosing a patient's condition. This could lead to the patient not receiving the proper treatment and/or suffering further complications.

* Prescribing the wrong medication or dose of medication. This could have serious consequences for the patient, including death.

* Failing to recognize and respond to a patient's changing condition. This could lead to the patient's condition worsening and/or the patient suffering further complications.

* Failing to follow proper protocols and procedures. This could lead to mistakes being made and the patient suffering harm.

* Failing to maintain proper documentation. This could make it difficult to track the patient's progress and/or provide adequate care.

* Sexual misconduct. This is a serious breach of trust and could result in the medical assistant or provider losing their license to practice.