If you’re going under the knife, it’s important to be aware of how common surgery negligence is. In fact, a recent study has shown that up to one in four patients will experience some form of Hospital negligence during their treatment. The most common causes include:

• Misdiagnosing or misinterpreting test results


• Failing to administer appropriate medication


• Coughing up blood after an operation or procedure


• Performing the wrong procedure on a patient or failing to follow correct hygiene protocols before operating

But what else should you look out for? We’ve compiled a list of some common examples here so that if something goes wrong when undergoing surgery at your local hospital or private care facility then you’ll know what steps might be taken next…