If you've recently undergone a foot or ankle surgical procedure or have a family member who's been suffering from severe pain post-surgery, you just might need to consider podiatrist malpractice. There are plenty of reasons why malpractice can occur, from an overworked or fatigued doctor to misinformation about your medical condition. Here are a few ways to better understand podiatrist malpractice and how to avoid it.
How to Consider Podiatrist Malpractice Surgeons quite often overlook certain symptoms or even prescribe the wrong medication during treatment. It's important to under your illness and the basis of your podiatrist malpractice injury. Were the right tests performed? Did something go wrong during surgery? What is the normal recovery duration? What is the condition of your foot or ankle post surgery? These are the types of questions to ask your surgeon or even look for a second opinion from another doctor specializing in podiatry. If you feel something isn't right with your foot even after undergoing surgery, taking the right steps will help to make sure you have the right proof to claim a victim of podiatrist malpractice. What to Know Before Visiting A Podiatrist It's important to note that before you visit a podiatrist, or any other physician, to provide your complete medical history. To ensure you've taken proper steps to avoid podiatrist malpractice, providing details about your medical treatments and procedures will help ensure the doctor understands your history. This includes all medical conditions that you've been treated for which required a specialist including childhood illnesses. Any surgeries one has ever had from head to toe is important o mention, including all medications currently being used and any adverse reactions you might have had with any medication. Allergies are always important to mention, even though it might not directly affect the foot it's better to be on the safe side for treatment.
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AuthorDr. Nirenberg is not only a foot doctor, but also a foot surgeon and forensic podiatrist. The Wall Street Journal, History Channel, Fox News, Women’s Adventure Magazine and many other news outlets have sought Dr. Nirenberg’s foot and ankle surgical and medical expertise. As a forensic podiatrist, Dr. Nirenberg has assisted law enforcement in criminal investigations involving footprints, shoes, gait and other foot-related evidence. He has provided testimony about footprints and shoes that has helped to convict persons of murder. Archives
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