Orthopedic Surgery Malpractice
Orthopedic procedures may result in nerve damage, infections, improper implant placement, or failure to diagnose compartment syndrome. Post-operative complications from inadequate monitoring or rehabilitation can lead to permanent disability.
Nursing Care Negligence
Nursing errors can include medication administration mistakes, failure to monitor patient vital signs, inadequate patient assessment, or failure to communicate changes in patient condition to physicians. Understaffing issues may contribute to substandard nursing care.
The facility serves as a teaching hospital, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while maintaining its commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s long-standing presence in the community reflects its unwavering dedication to serving the diverse healthcare needs of San Diego residents.
