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Did You Know?    
 
 
Gastric-Bypass surgery is an intrusive & risky surgical operation
Gastric-bypass malpractice occurs when a medical professional causes harm or personal injury while performing the surgery or through a general or particular negligence. Some types of gastric bypass operations: Open Roux en Y (Rny), (Restrictive with some Malabsorption) Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y,Fobi Pouch (Restrictive with Malabsorption) , stomach staple, & more.

 


 

Whenever you go to a Des Moines medical professional for consultation or treatment, it is expected that the doctor, nurse, or physician will treat you with the top quality the medical profession demands. Medical Malpractice is a doctor's failure to exercise the degree of care and skill that a physician, surgeon, or any other medical professional would use under routine circumstances.

 
Program Payments for Medicare Beneficiar    
 
 
1The classification of counties into urban or rural groups is based on the list of metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) defined by the Office of Management and Budget. For the purpose of this table, a rural area of residence is defined as an MSA with fewer than 50,000 resident population.2The July 1 enrollment counts used to calculate fee-for-service program payments per enrollee do not include Medicare enrollees in managed care plans.| 3Excludes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, in Iowa
Amount in Millions 1,820
Per Person Served 4,094
Per Enrollee2 3,984
Urban program payments Amount in Millions 693
Urban program Per Enrollee2 4,310
Urban program Per Person Served 4,237
Rural Program Amount in Millions 1,127
Rural Program Person Served 3,971
Rural Program Per Enrollee2 3,844

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Information Services: Data from the Medicare Decision Support Access Facility; data development by the Office of Research, Development, and Information.
 

Medical Malpractice is a serious issue in Des Moines hospitals and is a leading cause of wrongful death. Over 225,000 people die from medical malpractice related injuries in a single year.

 
Des Moines Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Iowa couple awarded $15,388 in work related personal injury case (12/22/1999)
Plaintiffs, Sharri and Thomas Gamerdinger, filed suit against defendants, Patrick Schaefer and Deere & Company, for damages the Gamerdingers sustained as a result of a collision at Deere's plant between a motorized cart driven by Sharri Gamerdinger a
256/98-377
 

There are many different ways you or someone you know can be seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice. The following are several of the ways an individual can die due to medical malpractice:

  • Surgical Malpractice
  • Medication Errors
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Birth Injury
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Diagnosis Error
  • Negligence
  • Wrong Site Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass Errors
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Breast Implant Malpractice
  • Emergency Room Errors
  • Elder Abuse / Nursing Home Neglect

There are many other ways to experience debilitating personal injuries due to medical malpractice and the negligence of doctors, nurses, or other medical professionals. You can contact us if you have any questions pertaining to wrongful deaths, personal injuries, or medical malpractice.

One of the most frequent causes of wrongful death in Des Moines is medical malpractice. Thousands die each year and this kind of wrongful death is not filed or goes unnoticed. Contact us if you think a relative or someone you know in Des Moines has died as a result of medical malpractice.

Please contact us if anyone you know has suffered from debilitating injuries due to medical malpractice in Des Moines.

 


 
Des Moines Audio & Video    
 
  Debate over Malpractice Reform
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 5:54, 2/1/2005

One of President Bush's top domestic priorities this year is health care. He frequently speaks about medical malpractice reform and is proposing a cap on non-economic damages. But some critics say those types of damages aren't the problem.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
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Iowa Publications Online - Subject: Medical malpractice
Subject: Medical malpractice. GILS Topic Tree (2143) ... (2003) Iowa Department of Corrections - Board of Parole, Agency Performance Plan. ...
Iowa Publications Online - Subject: Medical malpractice
State Library of Iowa Home ... Subject: Medical malpractice. GILS Topic Tree (2143) · Health and medicine (169). Medical malpractice ...

 


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News about Medical Malpractice cases in Des Moines and nationwide:

Sen. Patrick Leahy On Medical Malpractice Legislation
I find it unfortunate that we do not hear any discussion by proponents of this legislation about what is best for patients injured or killed by med...
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Linder Votes To Increase Employees’ Access To Health Care
Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Linder (R-GA) joined with a majority of his House colleagues this week in voting to improve Ameri...
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Medical Board Launches New, Consumer-Friendly Web Site Address
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  • The date a physician's license was issued, and the date it will expire if not renewed
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    Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

    Definition:
    A cleft is a separation in a body structure. Clefts that occur in the oral-facial region often involve the lip, the roof of the mouth (hard palate) or the soft tissue in the back of the mouth (soft palate).

    Subrogation

    Definition:
    A process by which a third party is put in the place of a creditor so that the rights and securities of the creditor pass to that third person.

    Fibromyalgia

    Definition:
    A pain disorder in which a person feels widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles, fatigue, and other symptoms.

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